the expenses need to be reported on the return for the year paid (assuming you use the cash basis for reporting). then you have to see if you have a net operating loss. it can be calculated using schedule A on form 1045. An NOL incurred in 2021 can only be carried forward.
Turbotax does not calculate the NOL. if you do not have an NOL (it's possible to have a loss on Schedule C) but not have an NOL, there is no loss to carry forward to 2022
an issue that the IRS could raise s the hobby loss issue IRC 183. simply put without profits in 3 out of 5 years ending with the current tax year, the IRS could question if the activity is truly engaged in for profit. should you fail to prove it, income would be taxable while most expenses would not be deductible, thus you could end up losing NOL carryforwards.
this is a situation you may want to discuss with a tax pro.
