Question: what is the difference between box 3 and box 7 on 1099 misc?
Answer: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NON EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INCOME ON A 1099 MISC. Income reported in box 7 is self-employment income. ... Income reported in box 3 "could" be self-employment income. But it's for other things such as one time payment for prizes, awards, bonuses and other things like that.