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June 1, 2019
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I am a pastor and receive a W2. I also received a 1099-misc with box 3 filled from hosting an exchange student. Do I need to use the self employment version of Turbo tax?

  • June 1, 2019
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I'd rather pay for the Deluxe version of the Turbo Tax software instead of the Self Employed version. Just unsure as to which I should use. Does the box 3 1099-misc deem me self employed? I only receive the 1099 because of hosting the exchange student.

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Employee
June 1, 2019

No, Box 3 of the 1099 does not make you self-employed. Box 7, Non-employee Compensation does though. File your return on Deluxe and follow these steps.

  • Click on the Federal taxes tab
  • Click on Wages and Income
  • Continue and I'll Choose What I Work On
  • Scroll down to Other Common Income
  • Next to "Income from Form 1099-MISC", click the start (or update) button
  • Enter the amounts and information from your 1099-MISC