Where do I report private music lesson income if my normal job is teaching music in the public schools? I don't consider this income "small business" or "self-employed."

I teach music in the public school system for my "9-5" job but I also teach some students private music lessons at my home after business hours and during the summer. I don't consider this extra income as "self-employment" or "small business income" because it is tied directly to my normal job and is not my main source of income. Can you tell me how I should report this extra income? Last year, I made just over $12,000 with these extra lessons.

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Jun 4, 2019 2:15:18 PM

Whether you consider it self-employment or not, the IRS does. It is not directly related to your regular job. Your regular job is as a teacher in public schools. Teaching private lessons is not related at all to that job. You must report it as self-employment income.

New Member

Apr 5, 2022 12:07:35 PM

use Home & business use the home lessons as a small business

Expert Alumni

Apr 5, 2022 12:19:32 PM

Your private music lessons are considered to be self-employment income by the IRS. You will report this income on Schedule C Profit or Loss from Business

To enter your self-employment income from private music lessons follow these steps:

Open or continue your return Search for schedule c and click the Jump to link in the search results Answer, Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?
If you've already entered self-employment work and need to enter more, select Add another line of work
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your self-employment information

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Where do I report private music lesson income if my normal job is teaching music in the public schools? I don't consider this income "small business" or "self-employed."