Form 1040 is the name of the actual US return. You do not need 1099's to report your income. You can enter it manually in TurboTax.
To enter Schedule C follow these instructions:
- 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.
If you are having a hard time understanding this, we have experts that could prepare the return for you and walk you step-by step through the process.
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