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TomK
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Should I file as self employed when I babysit for my daughter as my job?

Yes.  When you earn money from side jobs like babysitting, mowing lawns and shoveling snow, the IRS considers you self-employed—even though you probably don't think of yourself that way.

Simply follow these steps to enter your income from self-employment

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