Income Tax Info/Question

[Mike Walsh]

Originally posted by bob jenkins
The income is supposed to be reported whether you get a 1099, a W2 or neither. You don't want it to be classified as a "hobby" -- if it is, you still claim the income, but can't claim any of the expenses.

In general, put your income and expenses on Schedule C and complete schedule SE.

Actually, if it is a hobby you can still claim expenses, but only up to the amount of the income. What you cannot do is claim a loss. An IRS red flag is alledged (IRS does not disclose actual red flags) to be more than 3 consecutive years of losses from secondary occupations.

Mike