Unemployed independent contractor

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
March 19, 2021
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I am an independent contractor. If I did not have a contract in 2020, can I still file Schedule C but with a loss for office expenses

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MinhT1

Alumni - Intuit

Yes.

If your business was still active in 2020 but you did have income, then you can file a Schedule C to claim ordinary and necessary expenses such as office expenses.

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judyattcsAuthor

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There was no business income in 2020 because of potential customers business closures even though I was still looking.

MinhT1

Alumni - Intuit

Then you can consider that your business was still active and can deduct the expenses you incurred.

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