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amysty
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Is a notary public a fee based government employee

As a notary public I do not receive any income in the form of salary or wages from the government. My income is solely based on fees from the public for performing a service. You did not answer my question. 

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Leonard
Intuit Alumni

Is a notary public a fee based government employee

No, a notary public is not a fee-based government employee.

A fee-based public official is an individual who receives and retains remuneration directly from the public. An individual who receives payment for services from government funds in the form of a wage or salary is not a based public official, even if the compensation is called a fee.

You will report your notary income on Schedule C Profit or Loss from  Business.  You can access Schedule C by searching for Schedule C and then select Jump to Schedule C in the results box.  Follow the program prompts to the page  Enter Business Income That's Not on a 1099-MISC on the line Income or Sales.  You will enter your notary income that was not reported on a W-2 or a 1099-MISC on this line.


[Edited 03/26/2019 | 11:27 pm PDT]

 

amysty
New Member

Is a notary public a fee based government employee

This did not answer my question. I receive no wages or salary.
amysty
New Member

Is a notary public a fee based government employee

My income is solely based on fees collected from the public for services.
Leonard
Intuit Alumni

Is a notary public a fee based government employee

I have updated my answer with additional information that you may find helpful.
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