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April 13, 2025
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Getting paid to babysit grandkids. Where do I show that income?

  • April 13, 2025
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    April 13, 2025

    Your child care (or babysitting) income is considered by the IRS as self-employed income.

     

    In TurboTax, you report this self-employed income under Other self-employed income. You can deduct related expenses from this income.

     

    To do this, you need to use TurboTax Premium (Online) if you have expenses or any version TurboTax (CD/Download).

     

    • In TurboTax, under business income, just under Type of Income, click on Add Income for this work
    • On the next page, click on the radio button next to Other Self-employed Income
    • Click Continue to enter your income received in cash, checks or bank transfers.
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