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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 1:05:23 PM

What is the principle business code for online sales (eBay)?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 6, 2019 1:05:24 PM

You could use either 454110 or 999999.

New Member
Jan 15, 2022 10:37:14 PM

Hi,

 

I have been doing some software testing on utest. It is mostly testing apps and websites. What business code should I use on Schedule C?

 

Thank you!

Expert Alumni
Jan 17, 2022 5:30:37 AM

You can use the generic 999999 or you can use the Look up my business code link under the box where it is asking for the code.  

 

These are the IT codes that are listed in TurboTax when you click on that link. 

 

▾ Communication, IT, Motion Picture, and Sound Recording

511000 - Publishing industries (except internet)
515000 - Broadcasting (except internet)
517000 - Telecommunications & internet service providers
518210 - Data processing, hosting, & related services
519100 - Information services (including news syndicates & libraries, internet publishing & broadcasting)
512100 - Motion picture & video industries (except video rental)
512200 - Sound recording industries

New Member
Mar 4, 2023 11:53:42 AM

Try 455219 used it successfully on 2022 Tax return (Canada) 

New Member
Mar 4, 2023 11:54:51 AM

I Used 455219 in Canada

Expert Alumni
Mar 4, 2023 12:26:25 PM

The instruction for Schedule C, state that non-store retailers that sell all types of merchandise using such methods as the internet  should use the PBA associated with their primary line of products sold. 

 

You could use Principle Business Code 454110.  That would be appropriate.

 

Use the following link below, to find the Principle Business Code that most closely represents your primary line of product sole.

 

Click here for a list of Principle Business Codes, found under Line B, page C-3.

New Member
Mar 15, 2023 10:45:43 PM

I dont believe 454110 is a valid code, dont think I am seeing it on the publication that was linked..

Level 15
Mar 16, 2023 2:02:12 AM

@sxcholdings 

From Sched C instructions

Nonstore Retailers
Nonstore retailers sell all types
of merchandise using such
methods as Internet, mail-order
catalogs, interactive television,
or direct sales. These types of
Retailers should select the PBA
associated with their primary
line of products sold.
For example, establishments
primarily selling prescription
and non-prescription drugs,
select PBA code 456110
Pharmacies & Drug Retailers