turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

What if I work for over a Lyft how do I put in my information? If I made less than 600 but now 1099 form for still need to file.

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions

What if I work for over a Lyft how do I put in my information? If I made less than 600 but now 1099 form for still need to file.

Earning income driving for Lyft is self-employment income

If you earned less than $400 in net income (income less expenses) working for Lyft, and earned no other income in 2017, you are not required to file a return.

If you otherwise earned enough to file a return, you must report your self-employment income, no matter how small.

 To enter business income and expenses:

  • Type in schedule c in the search box, top right of your screen,

  • Hit the Enter key

  • Click jump to schedule c in the search results

  • Arrive at Your 2017 self-employed work summary page

  • Click the Edit button

  • Arrive at the Here’s your info page

  • Click the Add income for this work button

  • Follow the prompts and online instructions

To enter expenses:

  • On the Here’s your info page

  • Clock the Add expenses for this work button

  • Arrive at the Tell us about any expenses page

Make sure you are past the blue Pick up where I left off button before you enter the above

If you have previously entered business information, follow the above progression. If not, begin by entering Schedule C in the search box, and follow all prompts and instructions to navigate to the Tell us about any expenses and Add income for this work pages.


View solution in original post

1 Reply

What if I work for over a Lyft how do I put in my information? If I made less than 600 but now 1099 form for still need to file.

Earning income driving for Lyft is self-employment income

If you earned less than $400 in net income (income less expenses) working for Lyft, and earned no other income in 2017, you are not required to file a return.

If you otherwise earned enough to file a return, you must report your self-employment income, no matter how small.

 To enter business income and expenses:

  • Type in schedule c in the search box, top right of your screen,

  • Hit the Enter key

  • Click jump to schedule c in the search results

  • Arrive at Your 2017 self-employed work summary page

  • Click the Edit button

  • Arrive at the Here’s your info page

  • Click the Add income for this work button

  • Follow the prompts and online instructions

To enter expenses:

  • On the Here’s your info page

  • Clock the Add expenses for this work button

  • Arrive at the Tell us about any expenses page

Make sure you are past the blue Pick up where I left off button before you enter the above

If you have previously entered business information, follow the above progression. If not, begin by entering Schedule C in the search box, and follow all prompts and instructions to navigate to the Tell us about any expenses and Add income for this work pages.


message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question
Manage cookies