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Hello about filing taxes I work in my job painting cutting grass or whatever I can get to make money how do I file

I'm single and struggling and I make just enough for my bills
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Hello about filing taxes I work in my job painting cutting grass or whatever I can get to make money how do I file

Hello about filing taxes I work in my job painting cutting grass or whatever I can get to make money how do I file

You have self-employment income.  You are an "independent contractor"   so when you do your taxes you will need to pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.  And you will need to prepare a Schedule C for any expenses you have had like supplies, tools, mileage on your vehicle, etc.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/how-do-i-report-income-from-self-employment/00/...

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/self-employed/help/what-is-the-self-employment-tax/00/25922

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2902389-why-am-i-paying-self-employment-tax

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901340-where-do-i-enter-schedule-c

 

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3398950-what-self-employed-expenses-can-i-deduct

 

 

The software you would need to use if you use TurboTax is expensive---and you say you are struggling.  Try using the free software from the IRS site:

 

-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free.  There are 8  free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

 

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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