Where would I find my schedule c?

[JulieCo · Accepted solution]

If you are wanting to find the section within TurboTax where you either enter or have entered your self-employment income and expenses which will be reported on Schedule C of your tax return, do the following steps:

1. After signing into TurboTax, select "Take Me to My Return"
2. Type "Schedule C" in the search field at the top right hand of the screen.
3. Select "Jump To Schedule C" and you will be brought to the section of TurboTax where you can enter or have entered your business income and expense information.

[lbetz219]

This would be helpful if the search function worked, but as it does not this is completely useless information

[kelpurnia]

Same. Trying to fill out Schedule C "miscellaneous expenses" (bought a new computer) for 2019. The directions say to search for Schedule C, but clicking Search opens a page with a phone number (hold time is more than an hour) and a bloody useless FAQ and that's it. No search function! Grrr.

[AnnetteB6]

To go to the Schedule C, use these steps:

• On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
• This opens a box where you can type in “schedule c” (be sure to enter exactly as shown here) and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
• The search results will give you an option to “Jump to schedule c”
• Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link

The miscellaneous expenses will be at the end of the list of business expenses where you can enter a description and amount.  

@kelpurnia

[belowHeights00]

I'm trying to e-file but it says I need a "link to schedule c".  The box says: "double click to link to", but there's no actual link..and when I search for schedule c and do the jump thing, it brings me to my 1099 jobs but I don't know what to do next.  Thank you!

[User69]

Same problem.

[MarilynG1]

@belowHeights00

If you entered a 1099-NEC, there is an issue with linking them to Schedule C.  Click this link for more info Linking a 1099-NEC to Schedule C. 

[melissa-monte]

Having this same issue as well. 

[CatinaT1]

Currently there is a known issue when using TurboTax Online that is related to the program asking you to double-click to link to Schedule C. 

Please review the article below and use the link in the article to enter your email address to be notified once this is resolved:  

TurboTax: Why Am I Unable to Link my 1099-NEC?

Also you can review the information below for a possible steps to solve the issue.  

Income reported on Form 1099-NEC must be reported on Schedule C, the program is trying to link these two forms together to be sure that it is reported correctly and on the right form.

Revisit the section where you entered the Form 1099-NEC if you entered it on its own and delete that entry, by following these steps:

1. Open TurboTax.
2. On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
3. Type in “1099-NEC” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find),
4. Click on “Jump to 1099-NEC”
5. Click on the blue “Jump to 1099-NEC” link

This will bring you a summary of all Form 1099-NEC that you have entered.  Click Delete or the trash can icon next to each one.

Next, you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC as part of the Schedule C so that the income is reported directly as part of your Business Income and Expenses and within the correct form and section of your return.

Follow these steps to go to the Schedule C section of your return:

1. On the top right corner of TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner).
2. Type in “schedule c” (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find).
3. Click on “Jump to schedule c”.
4. Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link

If you already have created a Schedule C in your return, click on edit and go to the section to Add Income.  This is where you will re-enter the Form 1099-NEC. 

If you do not already have a Schedule C in your return, follow the prompts and enter the information about your work/business for which you received the Form 1099-NEC.  Then continue through that section to Add Income and enter the Form 1099-NEC along with any additional income you received for that business.  

Once you have completed this, the error should be eliminated. 

[melissa-monte]

Thank you! That worked great. 

[User69]

Nope.  Still not working.  I followed your instructions but when I go to file it says 'But we found a couple little things on your federal return that need fixing.'

Click 'Fix Federal Return'. 

Takes me right back to the problem where it wants me to link a Schedule C.  When I double click in the field, a link comes up but it won't let me continue.

[DianeW777]

The Form 1099-NEC can be removed due to this experience. Delete the form before you begin your entry. You can enter your cash sales without using the Form 1099-NEC if you choose.  Next, best advice is to clear you cache and cookies from our browser (and often to eliminate your computer from remembering data that should be gone).

The income can be entered directly, without using the 1099-NEC . The following steps will help.

1. Sign into your TurboTax account > Select Wages & Income
2. Scroll to Self-Employment Income and Expenses > Edit/Add
3. Select Add/Edit beside the self-employment activity
4. Enter your Additional Income receipts for 2020 (see image below either version)
5. Retain your Form 1099-NEC with your files.  

The IRS does not required the actual form entry, only that all income is included in your return. Keep the form with your tax records.

If you prefer, you can also enter your email for notification of the update by clicking here,  then scrolling to 'please update here' to enter your email.

[User69]

Still glitching.  I've cleared my cache a dozen times. 

I've tried the 'other self employed income'.

Every time I try and file it takes me to the schedule C and want me to link something.

[Esteban0]

These seemed like straightforward directions but I am not sure it worked. It is asking me again to enter the Schedule C for the 1099 NEC. I deleted it and re-added it. 

Also, now it is asking me 

Check This Entry

1040/1040SR Wks: Line 11 is too large.

Line 11

FORM 1040 or FORM 1040-SR WORKSHEET

2020