He received a 1099-NEC from a guy he does work on the side for car wrapping. The fact that this is for side work means he should have received a 1099-NEC and not a 1099-Misc. He is acting as an independent contractor. So, his income is subject to self-employment taxes.
You don't have to have a business to be considered self-employed. To be self-employed all you have to do is earn money by providing services to someone who does not control the how, what, when, where, etc.
Am I considered Self-Employed
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