HHA/PCA

I received a 1099 misc from the Health care co, but depending on the ruling argument tax attorneys, IRS agents none can define the answer....do I or do I not pay self employment taxes? does this fall under the home health care aide for family? . either i do or do not pay self employment taxes. 

The answer depends on the specifics of your situation. Generally, if you received a 1099-MISC for providing home health care services, you may be considered self-employed, meaning you would need to pay self-employment taxes. However, there are exceptions.

1. According to the IRS, if you are providing care for a family member and are not engaged in the trade or business of caregiving, you may not owe self-employment tax. For example:

• If you are caring for a spouse who was injured and permanently disabled, and you received payments from an insurance company, you likely do not owe self-employment tax.
• If you are caring for grandchildren so that your child can work, and you received payments from a state agency, you likely do not owe self-employment tax.

If you care for anyone other than family, then you are an independent contractor needs to pay self-employment taxes.