Dont i have to own a buisness to file turbo tax self employed

[uknow2388]

I have work expenses clothing, gas, tools. I totaled my truck coming from work. Can that be taxed as a loss ?

[SweetieJean]

Are you   W-2 employee, or self-employed (1099-MISC or cash)?

[JoeyW · Accepted solution]

@uknow2388, Whether or not you can claim these items at a loss will depend on your specific tax situation. However, you technically don’t need to own a business to use TurboTax Self-Employed: https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3401491-what-is-turbotax-self-employed