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posted Apr 14, 2025 5:06:23 PM

SS and i earned 1200 through watching an elderly gentleman. Do i file taxes on that

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Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2025 5:08:23 PM

Your income from watching the elderly gentleman  is considered self-employment income and should be reported on a Schedule C.  You will have to pay self-employment taxes on your net income. You are allowed to deduct any expenses that you may have incurred in your babysitting gig. 

 

Refer to the TurboTax article How do I report income from self-employment? for instructions on how to enter your income.

 

For additional information, please review the TurboTax Help article Reporting Self-Employment Business Income and Deductions.