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How do I report my business annual income to irs and file taxes as a self-employed person?

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Barbara
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You need:

  • Form 1040
  • Schedule C
  • Schedule SE
  • Schedule 1
  • Schedule 2

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How do I report my business annual income to irs and file taxes as a self-employed person?

Barbara

Barbara

Welcome to AskaLawyer. My name is Barbara, and I am an Enrolled Agent credentialed by the IRS. I will be happy to assist you today.

Barbara

Barbara

You report self-employment income on Schedule C of your personal tax return (Form 1040). Schedule C is also used to report your expenses pertaining to the self-employment income.

So how do I efile my schedule c?

Barbara

Barbara

You can file your return manually, using tax preparation software, or by visiting a local tax professional.

I still don’t understand.

Barbara

Barbara

I'm not sure why you don't understand. You have to file a tax return. If you are self-employed, Schedule C is part of your tax return.

Schedule C is the form I submit to the IRS to file my tax return, right?

Barbara

Barbara

You need:

  • Form 1040
  • Schedule C
  • Schedule SE
  • Schedule 1
  • Schedule 2

My business doesn’t have An EIN, will my SSN work for the Schedule C?

Barbara

Barbara

Yes

I thought Form 1040 is for employees.

Barbara

Barbara

Form 1040 is the main tax form. All other forms are part of the tax return.

OK

Barbara

Barbara

Thank you.

Barbara

Barbara

I hope I was able to answer your question. My goal is to provide a complete answer that you fully understand.

Barbara

Barbara

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