How do I claim income for working with a family who has an autistic daughter?

[rp_miller]

She is unable to care for herself. Her family considers this "therapy" - how would I claim this income on my taxes if I were paid in cash? They have some sort of tax deductions for her.

[ErinS · Accepted solution]

Hi rp_miller,

You can claim cash income as self-employment income.  This gets reported on Schedule C, and if you just want to enter income you can use the Deluxe program. If you choose to take expenses, you would need to upgrade to Self-Employed.

Report income without a 1099. 

• Click on Federal Taxes on the top row of TurboTax Deluxe Online.
• Click Wages & Income
• Under All Income, click Show all income
• Scroll to Self-Employment, click Start
• Click Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?
• Enter any income from sales or services that weren't reported on Forms 1099-MISC

Best,

Erin