Where do I enter Schedule C?
Once you add your self-employment income and expenses in TurboTax, we'll generate a Schedule C.
Here's how to add your self-employment income:
Navigate to the Schedule C section:
TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Schedule C screen under Wages & Incomeunder Wages & Incomeunder Wages & Income
TurboTax Desktop:
Go to Federal Taxes.
Go to Wages & Income.
If asked, How do you want to enter your income?, select I'll choose what I work on.
Under Business Items, select Start or Update next to Business Income and Expenses (Sch C).
Answer Yes to Did you have any income or expenses for a business in 2025?
If you've already entered self-employment work and need to enter more, select Add another line of work.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your Schedule C.
Here are the self-employed expenses you can deduct and where to enter them.
If you need Schedule C to report a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, search for 1099-NEC or 1099-misc, then select the Jump to link. We'll ask questions about your 1099 income and generate Schedule C if your situation calls for it.
