MindyB
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Self employed

If you are a sole-proprietor and made payments to other subcontractors, you can report those amounts in your business expenses under the category "Contract Labor."

 

Here's how to navigate there in TurboTax Online:

  • Use the magnifying glass on upper right, type "Schedule C" and click the first option in the search result, "Jump to Schedule C"
  • Choose edit or add the business
  • Choose "Add expenses for this work"
  • Scroll down to "Less Common", use the search feature and type "labor", or page until you get to "Contract Labor"

Here is some information you may find helpful: A Guide to Self-Employment Taxes for Contractors, Freelancers, and Beyond