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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:43:05 PM

What do I put in the box - Desc-Legal/Prof on the Schedule C form?

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Jun 4, 2019 7:43:06 PM

When all else fails read the form instructions ...

Line 17 

Include on this line fees charged by accountants and attorneys that are ordinary and necessary expenses directly related to operating your business. Include fees for tax advice related to your business and for preparation of the tax forms related to your business. Also include expenses incurred in resolving asserted tax deficiencies related to your business. For more information, see Pub. 334 or 535.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sc.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p334.pdf.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p535.pdf