If i am not getting any W2s because i did not work an actual job for one should i still file taxes? all ive done is do side jobs like babysit and things like that.

If you have only done side jobs like babysitting, your income is considered self-employed income, and you have to file a tax return if you have earned more than $400 in 2023.

You have to report this income even if you haven't received any tax document, such as a form 1099-NEC.

You report the income you received in cash, checks or bank transfers or without a 1099-NEC as self-employed income under Other self-employed income.

• In business income, just under Type of Income, click on Add Income for this work
• On the next page, click on the radio button next to Other Self-employed Income
• Click Continue to enter your income received in cash, checks or bank transfers.

If you have expenses related to this work, you can deduct them.

To report your business income and expenses, you'll need to use TurboTax Deluxe or TurboTax Self-Employed (Online) if you have expenses to deduct or TurboTax Home and Business (CD/Download).