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terryplunkett01
March 27, 2025
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How do I enter solar panel payments received from a utility if I don't receive enough for them to generate a 1099-MISC and they will not disclose their EIN?

  • March 27, 2025
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We receive a payment from the utility of we generate more electricity than we use over the course of the year. The amount is less than the $600 required to generate a 1099-MISC. If I try to enter the amount as a 1099-MISC anyway (as you would for interest earned less than $10), the software requires an EIN which the utility will not provide.
    Best answer by Vanessa A

    You can enter it as other income.  To do this select the following:

    1. Federal
    2. Income and Expenses
    3. Scroll down to Less Common Income and click Show More
    4. Start next to Miscellaneous Income
    5. Start next to Other Reportable Income

     

     

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    Vanessa AAnswer
    March 27, 2025

    You can enter it as other income.  To do this select the following:

    1. Federal
    2. Income and Expenses
    3. Scroll down to Less Common Income and click Show More
    4. Start next to Miscellaneous Income
    5. Start next to Other Reportable Income

     

     

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