@Delicateflower67 You can't report income on a W-2 as 'Self Employment Income' on Schedule C.
Also, since the tax changes in 2017, you can't deduct 'Employee Expenses' against W-2 income. If you enter your W-2 in the Wages section, you are correct that you will be taxed on the income.
You can report it under 'Other Reportable Income' and add the income, and then subtract the income with a second entry, so you have no taxable income, but have reported the income if you want to claim other tax benefits.
Click this link for instructions on Reporting IHSS Income.
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