Deductions & credits

In my opinion it would be best to remove the Schedule C and the Form 8829 from the 2023 tax return.  Then if there is self-employment income and expenses for 2024 you can continue with the Schedule C and the home office deduction on the 2024 return.  Again, this is only my opinion.

 

However, not removing the Schedule C and the Form 8829 on the 2023 return will not have any affect on your tax return since you will not have any income or expenses from self-employment to affect your total taxable income or total tax liabilities on the tax return.