He was an actor for a summer theater group - that's where the $3K came from. They sent the 1099 NEC, which I guess means he has to claim it as self employed income? I'd never seen one of those forms before, which is why I'm confused.
I'll find a local tax person to help me - I thought this was something I could figure out online, but as it's a new area to me (taxes are just NOT my expertise) I'll consult someone to make sure it's done right.
Thanks for all the quick responses -- this is helpful.
He worked for a nonprofit organization last summer, who paid him $3K, but did not withhold anything. That's the only thing I can figure out why it was showing he'd owe something? They sent him a 1099-NEC (I think is the form? I'm at work currently and left the information at home)
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He was an actor for a summer theater group - that's where the $3K came from. They sent the 1099 NEC, which I guess means he has to claim it as self employed income? I'd never seen one of those forms before, which is why I'm confused.
I'll find a local tax person to help me - I thought this was something I could figure out online, but as it's a new area to me (taxes are just NOT my expertise) I'll consult someone to make sure it's done right.
Thanks for all the quick responses -- this is helpful.