AnnetteB6
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Business & farm

On the Simplified Method Smart Worksheet, be sure that the box is checked stating that you are using the simplified method for 2024.  Checking that box should populate the rest of that section automatically.

 

For good measure, you should go through the input screens instead of entering information directly in Forms Mode.  

 

Go to Federal > Wages and Income > Business Items > Business Income and Expenses (Sch C) and click Update, then Edit the business name you are working through.  You will see messages asking you to upgrade, but it is not required.  Keep clicking that you do not want to upgrade and you will be allowed to continue.  

 

@axtell 

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