I received a 1099 for teaching part time. However, I don’t gave my own business. I’m just a online teacher. Why is it asking me to fill out info about a business

[Jmoore]

Need help. Idk how to file this.

[AnthonyC · Accepted solution]

If you were performing services for compensation and were treated as an independent contractor, then the IRS is going to treat you as a self-employed person.   

When you work on an independent contractor basis and you have 1099-MISC income (or cash or other income), the IRS classifies you as self-employed and they look at you as having your "own business."  This is why the questions are implying that you are the owner of the business - because you are in the eyes of the IRS.  

But, the business they are talking about is you - not the place you did the contract work at.  So, you should simply answer the questions with your own information for the business - i.e. address, name, number etc.  You don't need to have a formal arrangement to be considered a business.

[Jmoore]

Thank you!!