1. Yes, since you wrote the check in 2021 you can still claim the expense
2. It depends on what the contract work was. If it was an independent contractor that you paid for services such as consulting, then yes. If it was a construction contractor you paid to remodel your building, then it would go under the appropriate asset.
3. If you had a loss and no compensation, salaries or wages, then, yes, you would need to enter $0 if that is the correct number.
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