AnnetteB6
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Deductions & credits

Consider the nature of the work that you did for the freelance work.  Was it closely related and very similar to the work that you did as an employee or was it a 'significant change' from your previous employment?  Were you previously employed as a video editor or something else?

 

If it was closely related to your previous work as an employee, choose 'all' of the work was for a former employer.  If it was significantly different, choose 'none'.  

 

The reason this question is asked is so that it is not a tax advantage for a former employee to convert to an independent contractor in order to take advantage of the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction.  The answer to the question will determine whether you are eligible for the QBI deduction.  

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