What are the acceptable income calculation options for self-employed individuals?

Self-employed individuals typically report their income through forms such as 1099, which are issued to individuals who provide services and are paid directly by clients or companies, rather than through an employer. When evaluating self-employed income for lending or financing purposes, lenders often rely on the 1099 forms to assess a borrower's income stability and earning potential. This income is generally reflective of the actual earnings and allows lenders to evaluate a self-employed individual's financial situation accurately.

W-2 income is associated with traditional employment, where an employer withholds taxes and reports earned wages for employees. This does not apply to self-employed individuals. Similarly, hourly income and salary are also terms associated with employer-employee relationships and are not relevant to self-employed individuals, who do not receive a regular paycheck or wages in the same manner. Therefore, the primary form utilized for assessing income from self-employment in this context is indeed 1099 income.