vernessa
Dec 14, 2009, 09:42 AM
How do I file taxes when I got paid under the table. Example: cleaning houses, babysitting
Five Rings
Dec 15, 2009, 09:30 AM
It appears from what you say that you are an "independent contractor" doing various domestic tasks for a number of people. That is your business.
File a 1040 accompanied by a schedule C
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sc.pdf
And taking care to deduct every single expense from your gross wages.
Along with that file a 1040SE (self employment tax). Use the short form.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sse.pdf
You can do without a W-2.