Although it may be news to
you that you “have a business” (and most of the other people who get their
first 1099-MISC); The IRS considers anything in box 7 of 1099-MISC and undocumented cash income (no W-2 or 1099-MISC), for work performed, to be self employment
income. Enter at "Business Income & Expenses" and TurboTax (TT)
will complete Schedule C or C-EZ for you and allow you to deduct any expenses
associated with this income. You'll also have to pay self employment tax
(social security) on any profits greater than $400.
You may have to upgrade to the Self
Employment version of TT. If you have no expenses to deduct, There's a chance
you may be able to use TT Deluxe or Premier. Enter your income at the 1099-Misc
screen (even if you didn't get a 1099-misc). You do not need the payer's
("employer's") Employer ID Number (EIN).
In TurboTax (TT), enter at:
- Federal Taxes tab
- Wages & Income
Scroll down to:
-
Other Common Income
-Income from Form 1099-Misc
When asked why you got the 1099-Misc, select “Freelancer or Independent
contractor”
