MinhT
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you have to report it as babysitting income is considered by the IRS as self-employment income.

To report this income in TurboTax, open your tax return and follow these steps:

  • Click on Federal in the left-hand column, then on Wages and Income on top of the screen
  • Scroll down to All Income, locate the Self-Employment section
  • Click Show more and click Start next to Income and Expenses.

If you have expenses to claim against this income, you'll need to upgrade to TurboTax Self-Employed.


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