To enter the 1099-MISC as other income, not self=employment income, follow these steps:
- In the Search box type "1099-misc" (without the quotes), then click the link that says "Jump to 1099-misc."
- The first screen asks "Did you get a 1099-MISC?" Click Yes.
- On the next screen enter the information from the 1099-MISC form, then click Continue.
TurboTax will now ask a series of questions about the 1099-MISC income. Answer as follows, even if some of the answers aren't true.
- "Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC." - Enter a short description such as "retiree benefit." Click Continue. You will see this description used in some of the subsequent questions, but it will not appear on your tax return.
- "Does one of these uncommon situations apply?" - Select the last choice, "None of these apply," and click Continue.
- "Did the contract fee involve work that's like your main job?" - Select No and click Continue.
- "How often did you get income for retiree benefits?" - "I got it in 2022" will already be checked. Don't check any of the other boxes. Just click Continue.
- "Did the retiree benefit involve an intent to earn money?" - Select No and click Continue.
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