Tax Question Updated

A streamer named Lynn started working late in the year. She started working in September, for a social media company. The headquarters to this company is located in Singapore, LTD. Lynn works from home as a streamer. Lynn purchased items for her social media job.

Expenses:

1. Ring Light w/ remote control -200.00
2. Laser light with Bluetooth 50.00

Lynn was paid in the in-app beans, which the streamer could cash out through PayPal, checking account, or CashApp.

The streamer cashed out 7 times:

1. 779.00

2. 780.00

3. 265.00

4. 715.00

5. 345.00

6. 500.00

7. 96.00

In January of the following year, Lynn did not receive a w-2. The social media company stated that they dont provide tax documents. All of their streamers are considered independent contractors. Lynn has never worked for a company that dont send a w-2 or 1099.

Lynn currently lives in San Diego, California, she files head of household, she has 1 child, hes 17 years old. No one else can claim Lynn or her child. Lynn has a total of 2.

She had a few deductions and donations:

Medical deduction: 500.00

Dental deductions: 6,000.00

Donations in cash: 200.00 (Red Cross)

1. How should Lynn file her taxes?
2. What are the forms and the steps to file her taxes ?
3. Will she get a refund or will she owe taxes?
4. How much will her federal tax refund will be?
5. How much will her California tax refund will be?