I received a 1099 misc from an online tutoring company (tutor.com). This form has my wages filled in under block 7. They informed me i am an independent contractor. Since i tutor online and in one room of my house (used solely for tutoring), can i clai

[PaulaM]

Part of your question was incomplete above. 

I am assuming that you are asking if you can deduct the business use of your room that you use solely for Tutor.com. Yes, you can as a Home Office Expense for your business. To get started with the schedule C:

• In your open return, select My Account
• Tools
• Topic Search
• Type 'schedule c' in the box, then select GO

Answer the initial set-up questions regarding your business. Then continue to enter your home office expenses that you have under the Business Expenses, Home Office Expense section.