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Credits & Deductions | Income | August 1, 2025

How to report Other Income

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Taxable Grants and Scholarships (not reported on Form 1099-G) Other Income (Max: 3)

This article will guide you to report the following income:

  • Form SSA-1099 Social Security Benefits Income

  • Form RRB-1099 Railroad Retirement Benefits

  • State or Local Income Tax Refunds (not reported on Form 1099-G)

  • Form 1040 Line 21 Income Taxable Grants and Scholarships (not reported on Form 1099-G)

  • Gambling Winnings (not reported on Form W2-G)

  • Union Strike Benefits

  • Household Employee Income (under $1,900)

  • Personal Property Rental Expenses

  • Alaskan Permanent Fund

  • Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryover/Carryforward (enter as positive number)

Other Income (Max: 3)

  • Include a Description of income, Amount,  choose option that applies to income as to how system should treat this income from the list of SE Taxable Income Definitions. Common Types of Other Income: Jury Duty Fees

  • Prizes & Awards

  • Cancelled Debts

  • Long Term Care Contracts

  • Form 1099-Misc’s with a Foreign Payer’s Address

  1. Enter the return, and search and select Additional Income Including Social Security Benefits

  2. On the page, scroll down and locate the income entry field you need from the income types shown above

Depending on the type of income, the amount should be calculated into your return once you Save & Continue the page.

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