If you feel uncomfortable with this method of reporting, you may also report an IRS form 1099-MISC as income that is not self-employment income by following these steps:
Follow the steps below to report income on an IRS Form 1099-MISC.
Select Federal from the left side menu.
Click on Wages & Income.
Scroll down to Other Common Income. Click Show more.
Click Start / Revisit to the right of 1099-MISC.
Enter a description under Describe the reason.
Select 'None of these apply' at the screen Does one of these uncommon situations apply?
Select 'No' at the screen Did the income involve work.
Select 'No' at the screen Did the income involve an intent to earn money?
The entry will be reported:
on line 8z of Schedule 1 of the Federal 1040 tax return, and
on line 8 of the Federal 1040 tax return.
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