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mattydread123
February 4, 2025
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My wife is retired and not employed. She received 800$ jury duty, and then contributed the 800$ to Roth IRA. turbo tax message is she has earned income of 0?

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Can anyone explain whether Jury duty is considered Earned income, and how I can indicate that on turbo tax return?

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    Bsch4477
    Employee
    February 4, 2025

    Report jury duty income as other income. It is not earned income. The program recognizes that so no further reporting is required. 

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      BrittanyS
      February 4, 2025

      Follow these steps provided by TurboTax, "Here's how to enter your jury duty pay in TurboTax:

      1. Open or continue your return.
      2. Navigate to the jury duty pay section:
        • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to jury duty pay.
        • TurboTax Desktop: Search for jury duty pay (use this exact phrase), and then select the Jump to link.
      3. Follow the onscreen instructions."

      Jury duty is considered taxable income and should be reported on your tax return.  The income goes under the other income line of the schedule 1.

       

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      Bsch4477
      Employee
      February 4, 2025

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