Can I deduct pmt to a person to help with my workload? I don't own my own business. I issued a 1099MISC since the amount was over $600. What form is used if deductible?

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MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

If the help from that person is not for a business, you cannot deduct the payment. Payment for personal help is not deductible.

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MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

If the help from that person is not for a business, you cannot deduct the payment. Payment for personal help is not deductible.

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Coleen3 · ‎June 3, 2019

If you file a Schedule C, you are considered to have your own business. If you hire someone to help you in this business, yes, you can deduct the amount you pay them. It is contract labor on your Schedule C.

Many people think that they are just self-employed and they don't have their own business. Schedule C itself is Profit or Loss from Business.

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Can I deduct pmt to a person to help with my workload? I don't own my own business. I issued a 1099MISC since the amount was over $600. What form is used if deductible?