I got paid cash for babysitting but the parent doesn't want me to claim the income. Will I get in trouble if I file?

[KatherineC · Accepted solution]

No, you won't get in trouble if you file.  You don't have to receive a reporting form from the parents you babysit for to report your income.

You will report the income under your business (babysitting), but not as income reported on Form 1099-MISC.  You will still use Turbo Tax Self Employed.

Go to your Self-Employment Income and Expenses.  (Or if you haven’t started this scroll to Self-Employment under Federal, Income & Expenses.  Click “Show More” next to Self- Employment, then click Start next to Income and Expenses.)

When you get to “Let’s get income for (name of business)" click on the line for “Additional Income”.  Turbo Tax will ask for a description and an amount.  Then you can go on and enter any other income and expenses.

Please click here for additional information regarding your self-employment income.