I received a 1099-MISC for reimbursement of travel expenses. How does this get reported? Does Social Security tax need to be paid on this?
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Hal_Al
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:08 AM
Reimbursement from whom? -Your regular W-2 employer? If so, why was it don this way? -a contract job? -something else? What box on the 1099-misc. is the $ amount in?
CT-resident
New Member
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:09 AM
Reimbursement from a client. Working as an independent contractor. $ are in Box 7. One client sent 2 1099's - one for compensation and one for expenses. Another client rolled them into one 1099.
Hal_Al
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:10 AM
Then, it is normal business income. Your show it as gross revenue on schedule C and then deduct the expenses. The net effect on your tax return should be zero unless expenses exceed reimbursement or vice versa.
CT-resident
New Member
Jun 6, 2019 5:34:12 AM
Thanks. Then, to be clear, I pay self-employment tax (Social Security) only on the profit? Not on the gross Box 7 amount?