Can a person file a tax return without w2?

[rick116]

My sister is baby sitting for a private citizen. She does not get a W2 from her employer. Can she file an income tax return without the W2?

[MinhT · Accepted solution]

Babysitting income is considered as self-employment income by the IRS.

You need to report this income as self-employment income.

To report this income in TurboTax, open your tax return and follow these steps:

• Click on Federal Taxes, then on Wages and Income
• Under All Income, locate the Self-Employment section
• Click Show more and click Start next to Income and Expenses (see attached screenshot).