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posted Jun 4, 2019 5:55:25 PM

It says i filled as self employed. but im not self employed it was supposed to be head of house hold will that affect my taxes

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 5:55:27 PM

"Self-Employed is not a filing status like "Head of Household".  Self-employed indicates how you earn your income.  If you work for an employer that withholds tax and issues you a W-2, you are an employee.  If you are a contractor, and your income is reported on Form(s) 1099-MISC, you are self-employed.  You can be self employed and file your return with a status of Head of Household. 

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 5:55:27 PM

"Self-Employed is not a filing status like "Head of Household".  Self-employed indicates how you earn your income.  If you work for an employer that withholds tax and issues you a W-2, you are an employee.  If you are a contractor, and your income is reported on Form(s) 1099-MISC, you are self-employed.  You can be self employed and file your return with a status of Head of Household.