topic I’m a contract worker only getting paid with 1099 misc and social security . Can I deduct my personal expenses license , insurance and continuing Ed costs in addition to my standard deduc in Deductions & credits https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-m-a-contract-worker-only-getting-paid-with-1099-misc-and-social-security-can-i-deduct-my-personal/01/1036078#M115608 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:56:08 GMT rover024 2020-01-29T07:56:08Z I’m a contract worker only getting paid with 1099 misc and social security . Can I deduct my personal expenses license , insurance and continuing Ed costs in addition to my standard deduc https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-m-a-contract-worker-only-getting-paid-with-1099-misc-and-social-security-can-i-deduct-my-personal/01/1036078#M115608 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:56:08 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-m-a-contract-worker-only-getting-paid-with-1099-misc-and-social-security-can-i-deduct-my-personal/01/1036078#M115608 rover024 2020-01-29T07:56:08Z Re: I’m a contract worker only getting paid with 1099 misc and social security . Can I deduct my ... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-m-a-contract-worker-only-getting-paid-with-1099-misc-and-social-security-can-i-deduct-my/01/1036947#M115659 <P>Yes, you are considered self-employed and should deduct necessary expenses for that work.&nbsp; That 1099-misc income and the associated expenses are reported on schedule C separate from your standard deduction.&nbsp; Here is a <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/im-an-independent-contractor/00/569104" target="_blank">link</A> that you may find helpful.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:07:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-m-a-contract-worker-only-getting-paid-with-1099-misc-and-social-security-can-i-deduct-my/01/1036947#M115659 DMarkM1 2020-01-29T14:07:10Z