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Get your taxes done using TurboTax
Babysitting income is self-employment income and is entered in TurboTax under Federal>Wages & Income>Self employment income and expenses
Your babysitting income can be offset by related expenses and is subject to self-employment tax.
See this TurboTax blog for more information:
Do Babysitters Have To Report Their Income on Taxes?
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‎February 15, 2026
6:47 AM