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posted Jun 7, 2019 3:18:57 PM

Under your tax breaks, there is Job expenses for W-2 income, but I do not see expenses for 1099 MISC. Where would expenses for 1099 MISC be?

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Jun 7, 2019 3:18:58 PM

under the current tax law for W-2 (employees) job expenses are no longer deductible.


this rule does not apply to self-employed.  if you receive 1099-misc for self-employed income (usually box 7 but some put it in box 3) then that income and related expenses go on Schedule C.  

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:19:00 PM

when you complete Sch C you report expenses there. 

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:19:01 PM

You probably entered your 1099-Misc at the 1099-Misc screen.

To enter your expenses, In TurboTax, enter at:

- Federal Taxes tab

 - Wages & Income

Scroll down to:

- Business Items

   - Business Income & Expenses (Sch C)

Or type> business (schedule C) <in the search box