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

revsparky
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I do not get a W2 or 1099.

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  • CorinaE
    CorinaE FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 23
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    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.

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