You'll report your childcare income as self-employment income.
To enter your childcare income in TurboTax:
- Open (continue) your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in, click Take me to my return, then click Pick up where I left off.)
- Click My Account (top right of your screen).
- Click Tools.
- Click Topic Search.
- In the search bar, type self-employment.
- In the results box, highlight self-employment income, then click GO.
- You'll land on Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? Click Yes. (Click the first screenshot below for reference.)
- You'll be prompted to Tell us the type of self-employment work you do. Enter a work description (for example, childcare) and click Continue. Important: If this is a joint return, be sure to indicate that the babysitting income belongs to you. (Click the second screenshot below for reference.)
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Let's get income for Your Work. Select the option that applies to you. (Click the third screenshot below for reference.) For example, check the second option, Additional income, if you were paid with cash or checks. After you select an option, click Continue.
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Tell us about additional income for your work. Enter a Description (for example, cash) and an Amount. If needed, click +Add another group. For example, you can add a separate entry for checks. (Click the fourth screenshot below for reference.) When finished entering this info, click Continue.
- Continue following the onscreen instructions to complete this section.
Please note: If you are using the TurboTax CD/Download software, you'll use the Find function (instead of "My Account") to search for the topic.
Am I considered self-employed? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4771022
If I didn't get a 1099-MISC, do I still need to report the income? Even if it's less than $600? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4772601
Yes
No
