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Has anyone used the IRS Free File program for filing with self-employment income? I'm in a similar situation to OP and wondering if it handles Schedule C well or if I need to pay for additional software.
Kelsey Chin
ā¢I used FreeTaxUSA last year for my Schedule C filing and it worked great. It's not part of the IRS Free File program, but it's only $15 for state filing and federal is free. Way cheaper than TurboTax and handled all my contractor income perfectly.
I think there's been some great clarification here already! Just to summarize for anyone else reading this thread - "CRP" in taxes typically refers to Conservation Reserve Program payments for agricultural landowners, which definitely doesn't apply to your contracting situation. As a tech contractor making $65k annually with 1099 income, you're absolutely on the right track filing Schedule C for your business income and Schedule SE for self-employment tax. No special agricultural forms needed! Your friend was probably either talking about the Conservation Reserve Program (if they're involved in farming), or possibly meant CRP as in Certified Retirement Planner - someone who helps with retirement tax planning. Either way, there's no missing form you need to worry about for your regular contracting business. Keep doing what you're doing with your 1099s and Schedule C - sounds like you've got it handled correctly!
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Mei Lin
You're overthinking this. Just print your state return from TurboTax and mail it in! When TurboTax rejects your federal+state combo electronically, you can still print the completed state forms and mail them to your state tax agency. I had to do this last year. Just make sure to sign the forms and include any payment if you owe taxes.
This is actually the simplest solution. I do this every year because I file my federal with one service and state with another. Just print the forms and mail them. As long as the postmark is before the deadline, you're good!
Hey NebulaNova! I've been through this exact nightmare myself. Here's what worked for me when I got stuck in the same federal-already-filed-but-need-state-only situation: Since you already paid for TurboTax and entered all your info, definitely try to use what you've got first. Go back into your TurboTax account and look for "Review" or "File" sections - there should be checkboxes where you can uncheck federal filing and only submit state. If you can't find it easily, their chat support is actually pretty helpful for walking you through this specific scenario. BUT if TurboTax gives you any more headaches, honestly just go with the print-and-mail option that Mei Lin mentioned. I ended up doing that when I couldn't get the electronic filing to work right. Print your completed state forms from TurboTax, sign them, and mail them to GA. It's old school but it works and you're already past the deadline stress anyway. Also, for future reference - Cash App Taxes really needs to step up their state return game. So many people run into this part-year resident issue with them!
Mei Liu
ā¢Thanks CosmicCaptain! This is really helpful advice. I'm definitely going to try the TurboTax route first since I already have everything entered there. If I can find those checkboxes you mentioned, that would save me so much time. The print-and-mail backup plan is reassuring too - I didn't even think about that option! Do you remember roughly how long it took to get your refund when you mailed in your state return? I'm worried about delays since I'm already filing after the deadline. And yeah, totally agree about Cash App Taxes needing to support part-year residents better. It seems like such a common situation, especially with people moving for work or school. Really frustrating to find out AFTER filing federal that they can't handle the state portion!
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Sasha Ivanov
22 If your income isn't super high, the interest won't make much difference in your taxes. I earned like $300 in interest last year and it only increased my tax bill by about $36 since I'm in the 12% bracket. Just something to keep in mind!
Sasha Ivanov
ā¢5 How do you calculate what bracket you're in? Is it based on total income including the interest or just your regular job income?
Sasha Ivanov
ā¢22 Your tax bracket is based on your total taxable income after deductions, which includes your job income, interest income, and any other taxable income you might have. The brackets are tiered, so you pay 10% on the first portion of your income, then 12% on the next portion, and so on. For most people with moderate incomes, interest from a savings account would be taxed at their highest marginal rate (the highest bracket they reach).
Sasha Ivanov
11 Just a heads up - even if you don't get a 1099-INT (like if you earned less than $10 in interest), you're still technically required to report ALL interest income. The IRS doesn't mess around with unreported income, even small amounts.
Sasha Ivanov
ā¢8 Really? That seems excessive for tiny amounts. Do people actually report like $2 in interest?
Technically yes, all interest income is supposed to be reported regardless of amount. In practice, the IRS probably isn't going to audit you over $2 in interest, but legally you're required to report it. Most tax software will ask about "all interest income" and has a place to enter amounts even if you didn't receive a 1099-INT. It's better to be safe and report everything - it's not like it's going to significantly change your tax liability anyway for such small amounts.
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Gavin King
I can definitely relate to your frustration! I had almost the exact same situation happen to me last month when I ordered a new mattress while visiting my parents in New Hampshire but had it delivered to my apartment in Boston. Got hit with that same 6.25% MA sales tax and was initially annoyed thinking I could somehow avoid it. After doing some research (and honestly, reading through threads like this one), I learned that the delivery address is really what determines the tax rate - not where you physically place the order. It's called "destination-based sourcing" and it became the standard after a 2018 Supreme Court case called South Dakota v. Wayfair. What really surprised me was finding out that even if I had bought the mattress in person at a NH store and driven it back to Massachusetts myself, I would still technically owe Massachusetts "use tax" at the same rate on my state tax return. Most people (including me until recently) have no idea about that requirement! So having the retailer automatically collect the sales tax based on delivery address actually saves us from having to remember to self-report it later. I know that $300 stings - mine was about $180 - but unfortunately the company charged you correctly and there's no way to get it refunded. At least now we both understand why the system works this way!
Thanks for sharing your experience! It really helps to hear from someone who went through the exact same situation. The Wayfair case explanation makes so much sense - I had no idea that was what changed everything in 2018. Your point about the use tax requirement is fascinating and honestly a bit scary! I definitely would have had no clue that I'm supposed to self-report Massachusetts tax even if I had driven the furniture back myself. That seems like such an obscure rule that probably 90% of people would never know about or remember to do on their tax return. It's frustrating to lose that $300, but I'm actually starting to feel better about it knowing that the system is working as intended and I don't have to worry about any additional tax obligations I might have missed. Thanks for helping me understand this isn't some mistake I can fight - at least now I know what to expect for future purchases!
Laila Prince
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - I ordered some kitchen appliances while visiting my cousin in Oregon (no sales tax) but they're being shipped to my home in New Jersey. Based on all the explanations here, I should expect to pay NJ's 6.625% sales tax when they arrive, correct? The whole use tax concept really caught me off guard. I had absolutely no idea that if you buy something in a no-tax state and transport it home yourself, you're still legally obligated to report and pay your home state's tax rate on your return. That seems like such an obscure requirement that the vast majority of people would never know about! It actually makes me appreciate that retailers now automatically handle this based on delivery address - at least I don't have to worry about accidentally violating some tax law I was completely unaware of. What really resonates with me is the explanation about supporting the infrastructure in the state where you actually live and use your purchases. New Jersey will handle the delivery logistics, provide consumer protections if anything goes wrong, and I'll be using their utilities and services while operating the appliances. When you think about it that way, it makes perfect sense that they should receive the tax revenue. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - learning from actual examples like these is so much more valuable than trying to decipher confusing government tax websites on your own!
Yes, you're absolutely right - you should expect to pay New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax when your kitchen appliances arrive! The delivery address is what determines the tax rate, regardless of where you physically placed the order. I'm fairly new to understanding all these tax rules myself, but this thread has been such an amazing education. The use tax requirement really shocked me too - I never would have imagined that you're supposed to self-report and pay tax even when you physically drive purchases across state lines yourself. Like you said, that seems like something most people would never know about! Your point about New Jersey's infrastructure and services is spot on. They'll be handling the delivery, providing consumer protections, and you'll be using their utilities to run those appliances. When you frame it that way, it really does make sense that the tax revenue should go to the state where you actually live and benefit from those services. It's definitely one of those situations where understanding the "why" behind the rules makes it much easier to accept, even when it means paying more than you initially expected. Thanks for adding another helpful real-world example to this discussion!
Oliver Becker
2 Has anyone actually gone through an audit with this kind of situation? I'm nervous about using Schedule C for what's not really a business transaction. Would the IRS flag this as suspicious?
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Oliver Becker
ā¢15 I haven't personally been audited for this, but I've worked with clients who have handled similar situations. As long as you're reporting everything accurately - showing both the income from the 1099-K and the offsetting expense with documentation to support it - there shouldn't be an issue. The key is having that receipt that matches the reimbursement amount. With proper documentation, even if you were audited, you could clearly show that this wasn't taxable income but merely a reimbursement. It's actually better to handle it this way than to ignore the 1099-K, which would definitely raise flags.
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Edison Estevez
I went through something very similar last year with a PayPal reimbursement for supplies I bought for a volunteer event. The advice about using Schedule C is spot on - even though it feels weird to file business forms for a one-time reimbursement, it's the proper way to handle it when you receive a 1099-K. One thing I'd add is to be very clear in the business description field on Schedule C. I wrote something like "One-time reimbursement for materials purchased" to make it obvious this wasn't an ongoing business activity. Also, keep digital copies of both your receipt and the PayPal transaction details - I scanned everything and saved it in a dedicated tax folder. The whole process was much less scary than I thought it would be. FreeTaxUSA walked me through the Schedule C steps pretty smoothly once I understood what I was doing. Just remember: report the 1099-K amount as income, then report the exact same amount as your material expense. Net result = $0 taxable income from this transaction.
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Beatrice Marshall
ā¢That's really helpful to hear from someone who actually went through this! I like your suggestion about being specific in the business description field - that makes total sense to clarify it's not an ongoing business. Did you have any issues with FreeTaxUSA's interface when setting up the Schedule C, or was it pretty straightforward once you knew what you were doing?
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