@Carl wrote:
"Not sure, but I think it matters if the "statutory employee" box is checked on the W-2. Can someone more in the know than me, comment on that? Can one claim expenses on the SCH C if that box is checked?"
The answer is Yes. If the "Statutory Employee" box is checked in the W2, the taxpayer reports their wages and expenses on Schedule C.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sc.pdf
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
