Foreign subcontractor

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February 2, 2026
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Hello

Could you please help me understand how to fill and which form to use for 2025 tax filling?
here is my case:
I live in the USA and I am a green card holder, not a citizen. I have no income with any US company, but I work as a contractor for several foreign companies of the same group performing financial control services (4 contracts for two similar positions for two non US branches). I don't quite understand exactly how and what kind of form I need to fill and submit.

Best answer by CesarJ

As a green card holder living in the US, you are treated as a US tax resident and must report all worldwide income, even if it is paid by foreign companies and no US tax forms were issued.

Because you are providing services as a contractor, this income is reported as self-employment income on Schedule C. You will file Form 1040 and include Schedule C to report the income and expenses.

You should report the gross amounts you were paid and you may deduct business expenses related to your work.

CesarJAnswer

Level 6

As a green card holder living in the US, you are treated as a US tax resident and must report all worldwide income, even if it is paid by foreign companies and no US tax forms were issued.

Because you are providing services as a contractor, this income is reported as self-employment income on Schedule C. You will file Form 1040 and include Schedule C to report the income and expenses.

You should report the gross amounts you were paid and you may deduct business expenses related to your work.

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PavelBAuthor

Level 2

Thank you!
If we considering TurboTax for filling, how should I proceed with 1040 and Schedule C?

I just tried to draft my fillings as a self-employed and couldn't find 1040, It requires different types of 1099.

CesarJ

Level 6

Form 1040 is the name of the actual US return. You do not need 1099's to report your income. You can enter it manually in TurboTax.

To enter Schedule C follow these instructions:

Navigate to the Schedule C section:
- TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Schedule C screen under Wages & Incomeunder Wages & Incomeunder Wages & Income
- TurboTax Desktop:
  - Go to Federal Taxes.
  - Go to Wages & Income.
  - If asked, How do you want to enter your income?, select I'll choose what I work on.
  - Under Business Items, select Start or Update next to Business Income and Expenses (Sch C).
Answer Yes to Did you have any income or expenses for a business in 2025?
- If you've already entered self-employment work and need to enter more, select Add another line of work.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your Schedule C.

If you are having a hard time understanding this, we have experts that could prepare the return for you and walk you step-by step through the process.

Here's a link if you are interested in contacting one of our experts.

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