Carl
Level 15

Deductions & credits

I was hired to come to their house and care for the daughter.

That "may" be considered W-2 income, where the IRS would classify you as a household employee, and not a self-employed contractor. I can't find the exact pub I"m looking for. But for a start, see https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/hiring-household-employees