even as a a Specified Service Trade or Business (SSTB), it may qualify for the QBI. did you complete the QBI section of the schedule C worksheet. there should be a QBI ded summary if there is any it will appear on line 9 of 1040.
above a certain amount of taxable income there is a phase out. for other than joint return no QBI if this is an SSTB and taxable income equal to or greater than $207,500 double this for joint return
