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Old 02-24-2004, 01:04 AM
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Babysitting in my home

What is the name of your state? IL

Does anyone know the laws about claiming income when you babysit from your home? I would like to start watching a couple of kids in order to be at home with my own child, but I don't know if I would have to claim it on my taxes or not. I am not planning on becoming licensed right now. Thanks to anyone who can answer my question.
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Old 02-24-2004, 09:33 AM
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All income is taxable, whether you are licensed or not.

Keep careful track of your expenses and income. Claim both on a Schedule C.

The IRS looks very carefully at anyone who claims self employment income but no expenses.

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Old 02-24-2004, 09:36 AM
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Also, be very careful about your licensing 'issue'. Lots of states are revising their day care licensing requirements.
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Why has he spent over $1.35M in legal fees to block disclosure... rather than spend $12 for a VALID birth cert to settle the matter? The 'certificate' he has presented doesn't qualify to get a drivers license, wouldn't allow a child to qualify for Little League, or for a real citizen to get a US passport!
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Old 02-24-2004, 12:03 PM
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Why are you not interested in getting licensed? If you are going to be watching children in your home, it's best if you are licensed. It protects you and the children you are caring for.
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Old 02-24-2004, 04:22 PM
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Oh, and lets not forget about the extra insurance requirements for your child care business.
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There are at least 17 lawsuits (!!) pending in various courts, including the US Supreme Court, asking if Obama is a natural born citizen (as req'd by Art II, Sec 1 of the US Constitution).

Why has he spent over $1.35M in legal fees to block disclosure... rather than spend $12 for a VALID birth cert to settle the matter? The 'certificate' he has presented doesn't qualify to get a drivers license, wouldn't allow a child to qualify for Little League, or for a real citizen to get a US passport!
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Old 02-26-2004, 01:27 AM
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Thanks to everyone who responded. The reason I am not interested in becoming licensed at this time is because I am planning to watch my friends kids while she goes to work. I don't have enough room at my house for a lot of kids so it would just be her 2 and my 1 so there is no sense in becoming licensed. I do have 3 years childcare expirience though so I do know what I am doing. Can I still claim expenses even though I am not licensed and it is not a business or is it a business because I would be earning income. Sorry this is all new for me and I am a little confused on all the tax laws. Thanks again
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Old 02-26-2004, 05:37 AM
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It's a business & you have to declare the income. However, in order to take expenses against the income, you must be operating a legal business. If running an unlicensed day care is a crime in IL, you won't be able to claim any expenses. If being unlicensed is just unlawful but not criminal, you can claim all reasonable & necessary expenses.

However, you will NOT be insured if one of those kids gets hurt on your property. If a friend visits you & is injured, your house insurance covers the medical bills. But every insurance company I've heard of excludes day care activities from coverage unless you have a special day care rider. How likely is it that a kid will get hurt? Gee, how many of us have scars from crashing into the fireplace hearth/coffee table/steps/dog? Can you afford to pay for plastic surgery out of pocket?
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Old 02-26-2004, 09:25 AM
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Since you are not interested in being a licensed daycare, you do need to get insurance to cover those kids while they are in your home. If you are renting the home, be sure to clear all this with your landlord as well as you are making the land lord also liable. I strongly suggest that you find out what the licensing requirements are in your state. The penalties can be steep for not getting a license when you are required by law to do so.

Also, talk to your friend, wouldn't it be easier to go to her house to watch her kids?

FYI... if you are looking to claim the expenses as a business related expense, you will have to provide the parent with a 1099 as well as pay self employment taxes.
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Old 02-26-2004, 09:57 AM
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She does not have to give the parent a 1099. If she works in her own home, she gives the parent her full name and SSN.

If she works in the parent's home, THE PARENT gives her a 1099 if her income is below a certain threshhold, and a W-2 if it's above.

Most states, in fact, do not require daycare to be licensed in any way.

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