HelenC12
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

No, the law has not changed. Babysitting is earned income. You entered her income in the wrong category. Your daughter's babysitting income should be reported as self-employment income on Schedule C not as Miscellaneous Income or other reportable income.

  • Other income is money you receive from something like a prize, award, lawsuit settlement, etc.

See How does my side job affect my taxes?

 

 

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