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title: Individual – Form 1040 – Other Income
description: To enter a description and an amount for “Other Income” that needs to be reported on Form 1040, follow the steps below. Other Income refers to any income that is not reported elsewhere on another form or schedule.    In…
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# Individual – Form 1040 – Other Income

To enter a description and an amount for “Other Income” that needs to be reported on Form 1040, follow the steps below. Other Income refers to any income that is not reported elsewhere on another form or schedule.    In 2024, the amount flows to Schedule 1, line 8z with “Worksheet attached” on the description line. The worksheet “Other Income - Support Details for Schedule 1 (Form 1040), Line 8)" is printed with your return and includes both the description and amount entered. The amount is included on Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR, line 8.    See the IRS [Instructions for Form 1040 and 1040-SR](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf#page=87;) for details.   

### **TaxAct Online**

 **Dashboard**

1. From within your TaxAct return, click **Income.**
   - On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection. 
2. Expand the **Explore More** topic.
3. Click **Add** beside **Other Income**. 
4. Continue until you see the **Other Income** screen. Scroll down and use the section **Other Income** to enter a **Description** and **amount**. 
5. Click **Continue** and complete the rest of the interview process. 

 **Classic **

1. From within your TaxAct return, click **Federal**.
   - On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection. 
2. Click the **Other Income** drop-down, then click **Prizes, awards or other miscellaneous income**.
3. On the screen titled **Miscellaneous - Amounts Received**, use the data entry fields to enter the **Description** and **amount**.
4. Click **Continue** and complete the rest of the interview process. 

   **Related Links**

- [Hobby Income and Expenses](https://support.taxact.com/support/843/hobby-income-and-expenses)
- [Publication 525](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p525.pdf#page=20)
- [Instructions for Form 1040 and 1040-SR](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf#page=87;)
- [Professional Edition - 1040 - Other Income ](https://support.taxact.com/support/14177/form-1040-other-income-attached)