When someone makes money from the use of your tangible or intangible property you receive taxable royalty payments. This video explores the two different ways royalties can be treated for tax purposes, and shows you how to report royalties that are not specifically related to business income.

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0:00 Introduction:
0:29 What are Royalties?
1:43 How are Royalties taxed?
3:51 How are Royalties reported on the tax return?
5:27 Conclusion

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

IRS Form Schedule E: "Supplemental Income and Loss": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040...

IRS Form 1099-MISC: "Miscellaneous Information": https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099...

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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to render tax advice or financial advice for individual situations. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please consult with a qualified tax or financial professional.