Actually if you are using the Desktop CD/Download program then all versions have Schedule C, even Deluxe and Basic. You didn't need to upgrade.
You can just type Schedule C into the search bar at the top of your return and it should give you a JUMP TO link to go directly to it.
To add a business or Schedule C….
Go to Business tab-Continue
Business Income and Expenses
Profit or Loss from Business, click Start or Update.
You use your own name, address and ssn or business name and EIN if you have one. You should say you use the Cash Accounting Method and all income is At Risk.
After it asks if you received any 1099NEC it will ask if you had any income not reported on a 1099. You should be keeping your own records. Just go through the interview and answer the questions. Then you will enter your expenses.
