[robredd3]

I am a musician who received a 1099 misc form. I grossed 2700 and no taxes were withheld. I have two dependents and I want to know about how much money I can expect to receive and if I claim expenses will this lower my refund?

[Fr_Chuck]

What other income did you have and what other taxes did you pay in.l

You get refunds on money paid in that is in excess of what you owed.

[MukatA]

You MUST file you tax return. Your income is subject to 15.3% SE tax.

You are self employed or independent contractor. You must file your tax return if yourself employed income is $400 or more. You will report your income and expenses on schedule C or C-EZ (Form 1040). Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Tax Filing by Self Employed Sole Proprietor or Independent Contractor

[AtlantaTaxExpert]

If that is your ONLY income source, then you qualify for the Earned Income Credit, which will MORE than offset any self-employment taxes owed.