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Brianna B
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First time filing taxes

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?

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JamesG1
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First time filing taxes

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.
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