Where do I enterthe1099 Misc that I filed for a personal chef?

[gloriaglin]

This is not income I received, but income I paid

[Hal_Al]

Why did you pay it? and why did you issue a 1099? If it was a business expense, "contract labor"  or "other expenses" are the most likely entry points

[gloriaglin]

I do not file a schedule C. I am retired and this person is a caretaker/personal chef

[gloriaglin]

I could file a schedule C, but there is no income to report.

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

You don't get a deduction for having a caretaker/personal chef.

Furthermore, individuals do not issue 1099-miscs. Only businesses do that; then take the deduction on Schedule C