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from self-employed to retired

obladeeda — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:33:26 GMT

I have been an independent contractor for years and have not had any work in that capacity in 2023. I am living on my retirement annuities. How should I file? I am single.

Re: from self-employed to retired

DoninGA — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:03:25 GMT

If you have no self-employment income or expenses for tax year 2023 then you do not need to file a Schedule C for your self-employment. You only need to file as Single and report your retirement annuity income that is reported to you a Form 1099-R on the federal tax return.

Re: from self-employed to retired

obladeeda — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:06:42 GMT

I will. Thank you!

Re: from self-employed to retired

obladeeda — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:00:25 GMT

Also -- I am 58. If I have self-employment expenses and health care insurance through the marketplace but no work, should I file as retired? Can I deduct business expenses and health insurance premiums despite no income other than the annuities? Thank you.