I'm retired on SS. How do I report a small income for running errands for someone.

revsparky

I do not get a W2 or 1099.

CorinaE

If you are participating in the gig economy (where people earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods) then you would report this income directly on a Schedule C as a part of your tax return.

Gig work is certain activity you do to earn income, often through an app or website (digital platform), like:

• Drive a car for booked rides or deliveries
• Rent out property or part of it
• Run errands or complete tasks
• Sell goods online
• Rent equipment
• Provide creative or professional services
• Provide other temporary, on-demand or freelance work
  

This income is considered self-employment income. The Schedule C you would report this on is easily located in our software by clicking 'Income' and selecting 'Business Income (Schedule C)' from the drop-down menu. As you fill out the information in this section, you would report the income you made as gross income that was not reported to you on a 1099 form.