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I do a small amount of tutoring. On my tax returns, I do not want to list it as a business because that makes my returns more complicated than they need to be and makes my tax prep software more expensive.

I do enjoy tutoring, and I don't rely on the income at all, but I don't think I can honestly call it a hobby. On the other hand, it's not much of a business, earning as it does under 1.5K. It's all private, so there's no 1099, neither is their any paper trail at all.

Is there anywhere else on my return I can squeeze this money in? I use TurboTax.

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"Miscellaneous income" -- same category used for hobbies.

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You can list it as other income reported on line 21 of form 1040.

In TurboTax, enter at:
- Federal Taxes tab (Personal in Home & Business)
- Wages & Income
-“I’ll choose what I work on” Button
Scroll down to:
-Less Common Income
-Misc Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
-The next screen will give you several choices. Choose "Other reportable Income". You will reach a screen where you can type a description of the income and the amount.

Type in the amount of income and categorize as Tutoring.

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