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I unexpectedly received a 1099-NEC for funds received as reimbursement of travel expenses for a job interview. Is this taxable income?

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March 1, 2023
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TurboTax Premier Online

Yes, this is taxable income.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspended the deduction for job search expenses for most taxpayers for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, through January 1, 2026.

What if I am searching for a job?

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dlyleAuthor

Thank you @JohnB5677! Follow up question. Since I am not self-employed, would this then be considered as 'not money earned as an employee or self-employed individual, it is from a sporadic activity or hobby'? Or would this still somehow be considered as business income?

AliciaP1

Yes, you would consider this as income from a "sporadic activity or hobby".

To enter your 1099-NEC as hobby income in TurboTax Online please follow these steps:

Go to the Income & Expenses section of your tax return
Click Edit/Add for your form 1099-NEC
Input the details of your 1099-NEC and click Continue
Answer the questions and Continue until you get to the Does one of these uncommon situations apply? page
Choose This is not money earned as an employee or self-employed individual, it is from a sporadic activity or hobby (this is not common) and click Continue