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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 12:37:29 AM

I have a 1099 misc can I write off my expenses?

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Level 3
Jun 6, 2019 12:37:30 AM

Yes, if you have income on a 1099 as an independent contractor/ subcontractor, you can write off the expenses associated with earning that income. 

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Level 3
Jun 6, 2019 12:37:30 AM

Yes, if you have income on a 1099 as an independent contractor/ subcontractor, you can write off the expenses associated with earning that income. 

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 12:37:33 AM

Ok but where do I go to enter this info?

Level 3
Jun 6, 2019 12:37:34 AM

• Tax Home
• Federal
• Wages and Income
• Scroll down and click Add More income
• See list of all income
• Click Show More next to Self-Employment
• Start next to Self-Employment
After you enter income, it will allow you to enter expenses.