topic Have never been self employed, and am being asked for a business code. in Self employed

Have never been self employed, and am being asked for a business code.

Millkam — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:50:15 GMT

I’m a nurse but never self employed.
Why would I have a business code?

Re: Have never been self employed, and am being asked for a business code.

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:45:46 GMT

Was your income reported on a 1099NEC? Or on a W-2?

Re: Have never been self employed, and am being asked for a business code.

ThomasM125 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:09:39 GMT

You may need a business code because the IRS considers you to be self-employed if your income is reported on a form 1099-NEC. Here is a list of codes:

Business activity codes

Re: Have never been self employed, and am being asked for a business code.

Millkam — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:33:39 GMT