I work as an independent contractor (1099) and have subcontracted some of my work this year. Can I deduct what I subbed out?

[Marketstar · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct subcontracted labor as a business expenses in the following area:

·       Type in schedule c in the search box, top right of your screen, hit

·       Enter key

·       Click jump to schedule c in the search results

·       Arrive at the Your 2017 self-employed work summary

·       Click the Edit button

·       Arrive at the Here’s your info page

·       Clock the Add expenses for this work button

·       Arrive at the Tell us about any expenses page

·       Scroll down to Less Common Expenses, click the arrow

·       Scroll down to and click the radio button next to Other Miscellaneous expenses

·       Click the Continue button, bottom right of the page

Follow the prompts and online instructions