Regularly employed people[edit] For 2014, the employee's share of the Social Security portion of the FICA tax is 6.2% of gross compensation up to a limit of $117,000 of gross compensation (resulting in a maximum Social Security tax of $7,254).
You can find more details on how to complete Schedule C in this step-by-step process explanation. How Do I File Schedule C with the IRS? File Schedule C with your Form 1040 after entering your net business income from line 31 of your Schedule C on line 12, Business Income or Loss. This income is included with all other income sources to determine your total adjusted gross income tax liability.
Choose either Schedule C or the short form, Schedule C-EZ. If your income from babysitting exceeded your babysitting expenses and you had expenses of less than $5,000, use Schedule C-EZ. Most babysitters can use this form. Enter your name and Social Security number in the designated spaces and enter the six-digit Business Activity Code in box B. For most babysitters, this will be â812990 -- Other personal services. Enter your total babysitting income on line 1 of Schedule C-EZ. Enter your total expenses on line 2.