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posted Jun 4, 2019 3:33:27 PM

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

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 3:33:29 PM

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.