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Returning Member
posted Aug 27, 2020 1:52:20 PM

Babysitting from Family Members

Hi, 

 

Just trying to do the right thing here. I babysat for my daughter, which I was paid for it should I claim that on my taxes?

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Level 15
Aug 27, 2020 2:15:11 PM

No, you don't need to claim monies that were given to you for caring for your grandchild(ren). 

Returning Member
Aug 28, 2020 6:14:43 AM

Even if I did it as part of my business? Since it was taking time away from my business to do other work. 

Level 15
Aug 28, 2020 7:37:10 AM

If you have a daycare business then yes, you would need to claim it as income.