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How to report indepent income AND a w2?

ra0010 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:47:22 GMT

Hi!

I am a teacher, and my employer gave me a w2. However, I also have an independent job as a nanny. It is through a company, but I baby sit for different people, so I don't get a 1099. I am well aware that I need to report this income because it is more than $600. My question is, how do I report both a W2 and this independent income?

I am also filing jointly with my husband, who has two W2s. Note sure if that also matters. Thanks!

Re: How to report indepent income AND a w2?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:26:46 GMT

You have some self-employment income so you will need to use the online Self-Employed software---or any version of the CD/download. You need to pay self-employment tax for the babysitting income---you pay your own Social Security and Medicare, and possibly some federal/state tax since nothing was withheld. If you had any expenses when you worked as a nanny you can enter them on a Schedule C.

All of your combined income---the W-2's for both of you and the self-employment income----goes on the same joint tax return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2926899-how-does-my-side-job-affect-my-taxes

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/what-is-the-self-employment-tax/00/25922

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2902389-why-am-i-paying-self-employment-tax

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901340-where-do-i-enter-schedule-c

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3398950-what-self-employed-expenses-can-i-deduct

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901110-do-i-need-to-make-estimated-tax-payments-to-the-irs

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/self-employed/

Re: How to report indepent income AND a w2?

ra0010 — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:34:35 GMT

Thank you for your reply. But my question is, how do I add both the w2 and the miscellaneous income?

will the self- employed software allow me to do both? What about filing joint with my husband? Will I be able to do all of that? TIA!

Re: How to report indepent income AND a w2?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:42:12 GMT

There are different spots in the software to add W-2's and the self-employment income. All of it can go on the same tax return. When you file a joint return, you have spots for each name on the income screens. The screen for W-2's will have spots for your spouse and for you. After you enter the first W-2 you will just need to click Add W-2 and enter the other ones, being careful to enter them under the right name. And for the self-employment income you will enter that under your name in a different part of the software. When you actually get the software it will be more apparent to you where you have to enter it.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/26653

Re: How to report indepent income AND a w2?

Hal_Al — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:58:57 GMT

Q. Will I be able to do all of that?

A. Yes. The software guides you to enter the information.

@ra0010 said " I also have an independent job as a nanny. It is through a company, but I baby sit for different people, so I don't get a 1099. "

Who pays you, the company or the individuals? If the company, have they actually told you that you won't get a 1099? That would be unusual. You may need to wait for a 1099-NEC. Companies have until Jan. 31 to send these out.

Re: How to report indepent income AND a w2?

ra0010 — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:34:17 GMT

No, the individuals pay me through Venmo or cash