1099-MISC Question

If he wants to save a bit on the tax preparation, maybe you/he could try turbotax.com. You can go thru the entire process before you/he decide if you want to pay to file it.

I did try. I don't know what to put for this

These are my choices.
A full-time or part-time job
A 1-time or sporadic event
A business you own or self-employment
A farm you own
A hobby