1099 NEC and expenses

[Sharelesik]

I am 19 years old and I get a 1099 NEC.  I am a full time student and my parents claim me as a dependent.  Can I deduct eligible expenses on my tax return that my parents pay for?

[SabrinaD2]

If someone else pays your business expenses directly and you are not obligated to repay them, you cannot deduct those expenses as your own business expenses. This is because you did not incur the expense yourself.

See Tax Audit Article