It doesn't matter what you put in the ''Occupation'' field; nothing is calculated from that field. If you tell TurboTax that you are a QPA in the Employee Expenses section (if you answer yes to the 1st question), the software will allow you to deduct the expenses. You are considered a qualifying performing artist if you meet the following requirements:
- - Performed services in the performing arts as an employee for at least two employers during the tax year.
- - Received at least $200 in wages from each of the two employers.
- - Had allowable business expenses of more than 10% of gross income from the performing arts
- - Had an adjusted gross income of $16,000 or less before deducting these expenses.
To review these entries, type 2106 into the search bar. Then use the Jump to 2106 link to review your answers to those questions. See image below to see where to indicate that you were not a QPA. If you need to delete Form 2106 (which allows a deduction for QPA expenses), you can manually delete the form using these instructions.
Open your return in TurboTax. (To do this, sign in to TurboTax, and select Take me to my return.)In the left-side menu, select Tax Tools > Tools.In the pop-up window Tool Center, choose Delete a form.Select Delete next to the form/schedule/worksheet (Form 2106 and the Wks) in the list and follow the onscreen instructions.
