DawnC
Employee Tax Expert

Self employed

They have to be reported on a 1099 in order to deduct them.   If they are reported on 1099, TurboTax will ask you when you enter the 1099, whether or not any of the income is tips or overtime.  How to enter self-employment income.   You won't be asked about tips or overtime if your self-employed income comes from only cash or checks (non-1099 income).  

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