First time filing taxes

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March 9, 2022
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Hello,

I'm trying to file taxes for the first time and I'm very confused. I worked as an independent contractor for most of 2021 until October and I now have a W-2. I'm not sure where to start with this. I previously used a 1099, can you please help?

JamesG1

Level 15

TurboTax asks questions and leads you through the tax return. Refer to the search / magnifying glass in the upper right hand corner of the screen, should you have questions.

In TurboTax Online, to add a W-2:

Click on Federal.
Click on Wages & Income.
Under Your Income, click Edit/Add to the right of W-2.

An independent contractor will report income and expense of the business operation on Federal 1040 Schedule C.

In TurboTax Online, report self-employment income and expense, follow these steps:

Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal.
Across the top of the screen, click on Wages and Income.
Under Your income, scroll down to Self-employment. Click Show more.
Click on Start / Edit/Add to the right of Self-employment income and expenses.