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Margot Quinn

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Have you tried using a different tax software? Sometimes different programs handle the same tax situations differently. I switched from TurboTax to FreeTaxUSA this year for my 1099 income and had no issues e-filing with a Schedule C and 1099-K. Not all tax software has the same e-filing limitations. TurboTax might be flagging something as requiring paper filing that another software would allow you to e-file. Might be worth trying a different platform if you're set on e-filing.

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Liv Park

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm hesitant to start over with new software since I'm pretty far along in TurboTax, but it might be worth it to avoid mailing. Did you have to manually re-enter everything when you switched to FreeTaxUSA or is there some way to transfer the information?

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Margot Quinn

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Unfortunately, you do have to re-enter everything manually when switching between tax software platforms. There's no universal transfer system between different companies. It's definitely a pain, especially if you're already far along in TurboTax. One shortcut though - if you have last year's tax return PDF (even from TurboTax), most software can import some basic information from it like personal details and employer information. You'd still need to enter this year's specific numbers manually, but it saves some time on the setup.

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Evelyn Kim

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Just adding another data point - I had this EXACT issue with TurboTax and my Etsy shop 1099-K. What fixed it for me was removing and then re-adding my home office deduction. For some reason, the way I had entered it initially was triggering the paper filing requirement. Might be worth reviewing any deductions related to your business expenses, especially if you claimed home office, vehicle expenses, or depreciation. Sometimes just entering the same information in a slightly different way can resolve the e-filing issue.

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Diego Fisher

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I second this! In my case it was vehicle expenses for my delivery gig. When I changed from "actual expenses" to "standard mileage rate" it suddenly allowed e-filing. The tax amount was basically the same but for some reason one method triggered paper filing and the other didn't.

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Have you looked into Stride? It's free and designed specifically for gig workers and self-employed folks. I use it mainly for the mileage tracking but the expense portion is pretty solid too. You can take photos of receipts and categorize them right away. For photo/video specific stuff, I actually found that keeping a spreadsheet broken down by project works best for me. I have columns for client, date, expense type, amount, and payment method. Takes a bit of discipline but gives me much more insight into which types of projects are most profitable.

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I haven't tried Stride - does it integrate directly with any tax filing software? The project-based spreadsheet approach is interesting too. How time-consuming do you find it to maintain throughout the year?

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Stride generates tax reports you can download, but doesn't directly integrate with filing software like TurboTax. You'll still need to transfer the info, but at least it's all calculated and organized. The spreadsheet takes me about 10 minutes a week to maintain. I just update it every Friday with that week's expenses and receipts. The key is consistency - if I wait more than a week, it becomes a pain to remember details. The project-based approach has actually helped me adjust my pricing too, since I can see exactly how much each type of shoot costs me in expenses.

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Kai Santiago

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Am I the only one still using a shoebox full of receipts??? Lol jk (kinda). I actually use Expensify which hasn't been mentioned yet. Its pretty good for us small-time creative freelancers. The free version lets you scan like 25 receipts a month which is plenty for my small photography business.

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Lim Wong

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I was literally about to comment about my receipt shoebox system! But seriously, I switched to Expensify last year and it's way better than my old "system." The receipt scanning feature saves so much time, and it's actually pretty accurate at pulling the data.

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One thing to watch out for - if your company gives you an allowance BEFORE you buy the supplies (instead of reimbursing after), that might be treated differently for tax purposes. My company switched systems mid-year and it caused me a headache at tax time!

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Diego Fisher

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Thanks for pointing this out! My company only does reimbursements after I submit receipts, so it sounds like I'm good. But do you know how advances are treated differently?

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Advances can be tricky. If you receive money before incurring the expense, it might be considered an "advance" rather than a reimbursement. If you don't provide adequate documentation afterward or don't return unused funds, the IRS might consider it a non-accountable plan. In a non-accountable plan situation, the advance would be included in your W-2 income, and you'd have to claim any eligible expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions (which are currently suspended until 2026). Much worse tax treatment than a proper accountable plan reimbursement.

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Does anyone use an app to track their work expenses that they really like? I'm currently using a spreadsheet but it's getting unwieldy with all the receipts I have to manage.

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I've been using Expensify for the past year and it's been great. You can snap photos of receipts on the go and it automatically extracts the info. Makes submitting to accounting super easy too.

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My daughter used Credit Karma Tax (now called Cash App Taxes) last year for her first time filing and it worked great! It's completely free for both federal AND state taxes, which is rare. The interface is really user-friendly too. She found it really educational and felt proud doing it herself. Just make sure your son has his W-2 form from his summer job and his social security number. If he has any specific questions while going through it, the software has pretty good explanations built in.

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StarStrider

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Does Cash App Taxes handle things like education credits too? My kid is working but also in college and I'm worried about missing out on education tax benefits.

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Yes, Cash App Taxes does handle education credits like the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit. It covers most common tax situations that students and young adults encounter. For more complex situations though, you might want to double-check with another resource or consider upgrading to a paid version of software. But for a basic return with some education credits, the free version should work fine.

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Has anyone mentioned that if your son made under a certain amount (I think it's around $12,950 for 2025), he might not be REQUIRED to file? But he should probably still file anyway because he'll likely get a refund of any withheld taxes!

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Sofia Torres

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Yes! This is super important! I didn't file my first year working because I made under the threshold, then learned later I would've gotten a refund of everything withheld. Such a waste!

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Rhett Bowman

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Just to add my 2 cents as someone who's been self-employed for 10+ years... make sure whatever mileage you're claiming, you have a detailed mileage log with dates, starting/ending odometer readings, business purpose, etc. The IRS is really strict about documentation for mileage claims, especially for self-employed folks. If you're using a smartphone app to track mileage, make sure it's one that records all these details. I got audited in 2021 and was able to defend every mile I claimed because I had proper logs.

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Any app recommendations for tracking mileage? I've been using a paper log but it's a pain.

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Rhett Bowman

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I personally use MileIQ, but there are several good ones like Everlance and Stride. The key is finding one that automatically detects drives and lets you easily classify them as business or personal. Make sure whatever app you choose lets you export detailed reports that include start/end locations, odometer readings, and business purpose. The app I mentioned even lets you add notes for each trip which is super helpful if you get questioned about specific drives later. Most have free versions that work fine if you don't drive tons of miles.

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Daniel White

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Careful about one thing - if your manager issues you a 1099-NEC at the end of the year, that includes both your pay AND the mileage reimbursement. In this case, you absolutely CAN deduct the mileage on Schedule C since you're being taxed on the entire amount. If he's just paying you without any tax documents, you still need to report all income, but the mileage deduction issue is exactly as others described.

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Thanks, you're right - I do get a 1099-NEC that includes everything (services + mileage all together). So based on what you're saying, I should be able to deduct the full mileage at the standard rate since I'm paying taxes on the entire amount, including what was meant as "reimbursement"?

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Daniel White

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Yes, that's exactly right. Since your 1099-NEC includes both your service payments and mileage reimbursements as one lump sum, the IRS considers it all taxable income. Therefore, you are absolutely entitled to deduct all your business mileage at the standard rate on your Schedule C. Just make sure your mileage log is detailed and accurate to support your deduction if you're ever questioned. Include dates, destinations, business purpose, and mileage for each trip.

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