The additional work for your previous employer would be considered self-employment income.
For tax purposes, self-employment income includes any part-time businesses or "side work" performed in which you are in business for yourself, rather than another person. You are also considered self-employed if you engage in business-like activities where you intend to make a profit.
To start your Schedule C, please follow the instructions below:
- Open or continue your return
- Search for schedule c and click the Jump to link in the search results
- Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?
- Follow the onscreen instructions
Lastly, you can only deduct the expenses related to the income earned for the 2-3 days you worked for your Schedule C income. You cannot deduct expenses for the entire year.
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