I paid significant C-Corp expenses out of pocket, am a minority shareholder (non-employee), and will not be reimbursed - How do I recognize/deduct these expenses on 1040?

[chrisdouglasw]

The largest chunk of these expenses were to cover company legal fees; however, there were additional expenses related to misc business meetings as well as a few expenses tied to marketing the business to potential acquirers.  Schedule C doesn't seem to cover C-corporations, and I can't figure out where to put these expenses so that they become deductions to my taxable income.  Thanks in advance for your help. 

[jcapulet66]

A C-Corp is a taxable entity and as such, is the only entity that can deduct it's expenses.  Essentially, you loaned them funds to cover their expenses.  You were not legally required to pay those expenses.

You can treat the expenses as an increase in your basis.  The expenses will then be recouped when you sell your investment in the C-Corp.