HelenaC
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

No, you do not file a 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income form. 1099-MISC forms are usually given to independent contractor's from people/companies they have worked for but are not their W-2 employee's. 

Note: You can deduct your business related expenses, like mileage, costumes, supplies, etc., on your income tax return.

Even if you received cash, the IRS says all income is taxable and you have to claim it on your income tax return.

When you have self-employment income, the IRS: 

  • Requires you to complete Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business.
  • You can deduct expenses related to the income.
  • Requires you to pay self-employment (social security and Medicare).


To enter your Self employed income that was  from cash or personal checks or credit card payments:

  • Log on to TurboTax and click on the orange button, Take me to my return.
  • Type sch c in the Search box.
  • Click on “Jump to” link. 
  • This will take you to where you can enter any cash, personal checks or credit card payments (Form 1099-K) related to your self-employment.
  • You may be asked some general questions about your business. 
  •  After you answer them, you’ll be taken to the Your XXX Business screen, click start/update on Business Income.
  • On the Business Income screen, click start/update on General Income.
  • Enter the income on the Tell us about additional income for your XXX work screen. 
  • You would also access the Business Expenses entry screens on the Your XXX Business screen.

See the screenshots below.

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