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Should I use a form 1040 or 1040 C, if my income is primarily SS, but a small side income?

Flpanhandle — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:15:56 GMT

Re: Should I use a form 1040 or 1040 C, if my income is primarily SS, but a small side income?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:44:03 GMT

I think you mean you need to prepare a Schedule C as part of your Form 1040. Schedule C is used for business expenses.

You have self-employment income for which you will pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare. You will need to use online Premium software or any version of the CD/download so that you can prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses.

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Re: Should I use a form 1040 or 1040 C, if my income is primarily SS, but a small side income?

JohnB5677 — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:58:58 GMT

Please clarify your question.

Are you a US citizen?
You are receiving Social Security?
Do you intend to leave the US?

Aliens who intend to leave the United States or any of its possessions file form 1040-C

Report income received or expected to be received for the entire tax year, and
Pay the expected tax liability on that income, if they are required to do so.

Please contact us again and provide some additional details.