My husband had an accountant prepare his schedule c. Can I copy it directly into a schedule c in turbotax without going through the prompts?

[erinwoo]

I just want to input directly into the Schedule C form.

[VolvoGirl]

If you are using the Online version you will have to go though the business section and enter all the totals on the interview screens.  And hopefully come out with the same Net Profit or Loss as the accountant's schedule C.  You don't need to enter the SE.  Turbo Tax will automatically fill out SE based on your schedule C entries and any W2 entries you got.

If you want to switch to the Desktop CD/Download program you can enter your figures directly into Schedule C on the actual schedule C.  We can tell you how to switch.

[erinwoo]

Thanks this is very helpful!

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

No, if you're using TurboTax Online. You'll still have to go through the prompts and answer the questions. If you have assets, you'll have to set them up so you get the same depreciation amounts as the accountant did. If you have assets, he should have given you an asset schedule.

• If you use TurobTax CD\Download, yes, you could enter it directly into the Schedule C. See What is Forms Mode? and Why would I use Forms Mode?

• Where do I enter my self-employment business expenses, like home office, vehicle mileage, and suppli...

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[SweetieJean]

Doesn't entering directly on scheduled void the TT Accuracy Guaranty, and preclude efiling?

[VolvoGirl]

Maybe if you only do overrides.  But if you enter on the source worksheet it might be ok.

[Critter]

Good grief...why don't you have the CPA file the return? 

[Anonymous]

and don't forget the qualified business income section.