Retirement tax questions

I assume your question is "do I need to receive a 1099-MISC in order to prepare my income tax return?" , i.e., you're not asking if you need to issue a 1099-MISC to someone else.

The answer is:

While you may be due to receive a 1099-MISC form - though as a solo Esthetician collecting your revenue, (I assume), in small amounts from a variety of clients you probably are not - it really doesn't make any difference to you when it comes time to fill out your income tax return.  As a "sole proprietor" you are obligated to maintain your own books and records, (which might be as simple as a check register), of your income and expenses.  You use your own records of income and expense to fill out Schedule C.

Tom Young

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