topic Re: 1099-NEC in Self employed

1099-NEC

Redbird16 — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:11:49 GMT

I received a 1099 NEC for a part time teaching position at a dance studio. I'm not a direct employee or own my own business. Can I report this compensation as a hobby or is it self-employment compensation?

Re: 1099-NEC

Bsch4477 — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:55:40 GMT

You have to decide based on your situation. See here.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/heres-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-hobby-and-a-business-for-tax-purposes

Re: 1099-NEC

LeticiaF1 — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:12:32 GMT

To qualify as a hobby, you would have to do this with no intention of making a profit. In this case you would not have to pay self employment income but you could not claim any expenses.

If you intend to make a profit then you would report this as self-employment income. You can claim any expenses that were related to this income. These expenses lower your business income and therefore lower your tax.

For more information refer to the following TurboTax articles and IRS tips.

topic Re: 1099-NEC in Self employed

1099-NEC

Re: 1099-NEC

Re: 1099-NEC

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