Self employed

Independent Contractor Mileage deduction

I am an IC with a home-based office. If I need to drive to my host office location for training or meetings, is the mileage deductible? A collegue told me that her tax preparer said it was not deductible.

jastubbsLevel 1

A depreciation question. In Feb of 2024, my spouse purchased a Mac Studio and laser printer to facilitate her working remotely for her ex-employer. They are both 5 year properties and I've been tracking their depreciation according to MACRS schedule (not that we can deduct depreciation as individuals). In March of 2026, the firm, essentially folded, and she formed an LLC to continue as a free lancer. The computer/printer became the LLC's property. My questions are, do I use their current depreciated value or their fair market value (which is substantially higher, due to the RAM shortage caused by AI)? Second, does the 5 year time line reset to LLC's formation date?

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intuit_5e5aeedaf09cLevel 1

How do i send a 8919 form with my NEC 1099?

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TerrifiedArtistLevel 1

I want to begin freelancing- I have never had to do taxes before and am quite scared

I have always been a dependent and have never made any income before. I want to start freelancing, but have no idea where to start and I am deeply overwhelmed.1. If I have never made income before, and have no clue what my income in my first year (or half year, if I start in June?) will be, how do I file quarterly estimates? Do I just assume I won’t make it past the lowest tax bracket and file accordingly?2. I have read that if you hadn’t made $1,000 in taxable income the previous year, you don’t actually need to do quarterly taxes. Is that true in my case? Will I only be filing at the end of the year?3. I have heard that it’s best to have a business bank account to keep things orderly and better avoid IRS scrutiny. This is probably my dumbest question and I apologize, but if everything goes to my business account… when/how do I make personal expenses, outside of business deductible expenses, if all of my income is to be in a business account? Do I just… transfer it to my personal when

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user17741705439Level 2

this question is related to quickbook employer form

good day to you   i reported 1099div form to the irs for a recipient  after some time they told me the 1099form doesn't show on there wages and income with the irs i think the form was deleted on your income   why is that? why did that happened  and how can i solve this issue? pls respond to me because i did not receive any notification concerning that either

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tammy-l-loveallLevel 1

Im looking for a professional opinion of working for myself full time vs full time employment

Ive worked for myself previously for 7 years, on the road mostly. Now I work full time (remote) job that Im not happy doing

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Tonyawolteche70Level 1

I filed self-employed for recycling I got a letter from IRS cp5071 I did not have no last year taxes cuz I never filed and I have no w-2s cat self-employed what do I do

If I got a letter from IRS cp5071 and I don't have taxes from last year never filed and I'm self-employed so I have no w-2s I can obviously prove my identity but now what

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jeay1ncewarlockLevel 1

Uber drivers are limited to 12 hours of driving per day, with a 6 hour reset to regain the 12 hours. Are Uber drivers subject to DOT hours of service limits?

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user17701358437Level 2

No Tax on Tips for Self Employed Hairdressers?

If you are a self employed hairdresser you do not get a W2! You have to keep a record of your income & tips. Schedule 1A should be the place to enter your “No Tax on Tips” exemption. Turbo Tax Home and Business will not let me enter my wife’s tips.it says that self employed can not get the tip exemption but IRS publications says you can.Please help us enter this tip exemption, want to file our Taxes.

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joshuamac01Level 1

filing for my child, how do I put expenses for his 4h project/hobby to reduce taxable income that is not self employment tax

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rbwmessLevel 1

Can clothing be deducted for self-employment business expense?

Had to buy different clothing for work. Can that be deducted as a business expense?

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tammyca1Level 1

Why doesn't my 2025 business amount show for total net income on the 2025 self-employed work summary?

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worshipnmusicLevel 1

where do I claim book expenses as clergy?

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gj12_2Level 1

I can't get past "Schedule C (Rideshare Driver) -- Schedule C Worksheet: Amount - Misc Exp Other must be entered." When I enter zero it won't advance.

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kathyb0820Level 1

Is there a place to enter my Uber earnings manually?

How do I enter Uber earnings manually? I choose the line that says rideshare, choose Uber, and choose to enter manually, but it doesn’t give me a place to do that.

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godsavedmylife2025Level 1

How do I fill out self employed cleaning services with out owing

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pratim-eiLevel 1

got review marked in 2025 self-employed work summary

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monaghanjjLevel 1

I need to add an above-the line deduction on my income tax returns so I do not pay taxes on my share of attorneys' fees from a Settlement Agreement.

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lemasterlkLevel 1

If I was incarcerated most of 2025 and was given a 1099-MISC where do I put this?

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tgl09251Level 2

I e-filed quick employer forms (Form 1099-NEC on 1/30/2026. As of today, 3/16/2026, the forms have been neither accepted nor rejected by the IRS. How should I proceed?

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Willidisme123Level 2

My 1099 NEC does not have my payers full ITN. The beginning is x’s

I’m trying to do my taxes but it won’t let me enter my information for the 1099 NEC because I don’t have my payers ITN

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kelli12Level 1

How do I find state and state number? It is not on the 1099-Misc. that a customer sent to me.

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dabeachbumzLevel 1

1099 from investments has a 1099-MISC entry in Other Income of $0.01. It is forcing me to complete a Schedule C. How do I avoid this?

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souleyouadeba88Level 1

Should I use uber 1099 nec or k

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