How do I claim payments to a contractor?

[PattiF]

To clarify your questions, was the contractor hired for your business, rental or personal use?

[inlovinghandshea]

Hi! Yes, the contractor was hired for my business:)

Thank you for taking the time to assist me:)

[PattiF]

A contractor could be hired as contract labor, or could be an expense for repairs and maintenance. 

The IRS instructions for Line 11 Contract labor are:

Enter the total cost of contract labor for the tax year. Contract labor includes payments to persons you do not treat as employees (for example, independent contractors) for services performed for your trade or business. Do not include contract labor deducted elsewhere on your return, such as contract labor includible on line 17, 21, 26, or 37. Also, do not include salaries and wages paid to your employees; instead, see Line 26, later.

You must file Form 1099-NEC to report contract labor payments of $600 or more during the year. See the Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC for details.

If you need to file a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, this can be done through TurboTax at QEF. See this link for more information.