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Yes. Your babysitting income is self-employment income and should be included on your tax return. The IRS requires you to file if you had at least $400 in net earnings from self-employment (income minus expenses).
Do I need to file a federal return this year? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302274do I need to claim baby sitting paid
Yes, the tax law says you have to claim all income from all sources. This would be considered self-employment income. When you have self-employment income, the IRS treats you as a business. You report your income on Schedule C.
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