Can I see my detailed entries of "Office Expenses" in previous years tax? I see the total in line 18 of the Schedule C but I want to see the detailed entires.

[BrittanyS]

Unfortunately, line 18 is not reported on a detailed form when submitted to the IRS.  The line is calculated based on your entries made while preparing the return.  Maintaining an accurate record of all expenses claimed when filing a Schedule C is essential.  

Office expenses are items paid to maintain your office.  For example:

• business membership fees to superstores like Costco and Sam's club
• Shredding services
• Software
• Office cleaning
• Minor handicap-access expenses (not including renovations)
• Office decoration

For more information on business tax deductions, see the link below:

Taking Business Tax Deductions

[chsyharo]

Lesson learned for me.  I "assumed" that the information would be retained somewhere in the software that I could reference later on.  I now know that I need to maintain my own records going forward. Thanks BrittanyS!