How to report money received on 1099=misc form from eastern band of cherokee

You can enter it under the 1099-MISC under Federal Taxes.  There is a check box (see below) that you must use so that TurboTax does not prompt you to enter Self-Employment (Schedule C).

If you are a member of a federally recognized tribe, you may receive taxable distributions from your tribe. The tribe must report these distributions to the IRS and to you on Form 1099-MISC.

If you are expecting a refund, make sure you correctly prepare your federal tax return to avoid a delay. Make sure you include information from your Form 1099-MISC. Follow these instructions when filing your federal income tax return:

• Use Form 1040.
• Enter tribal distributions from Form 1099-MISC, Box 3 on Line 21, Form 1040 Schedule 1.
• Include a description of the income in the space provided on Line 21.
• Use the correct description to make sure your tax return goes through processing without delays. For paper or e-file returns, please enter one of the following descriptions on Line 21:
  • INDIAN GAMING PROCEEDS
  • INDIAN TRIBAL DISTRIB
  • NATIVE AMERICAN DISTRIB
• Spell the descriptions exactly as listed above. For example, if you spell out distribution rather than using distrib, the IRS may reject your return and delay your refund.