You only want to put your business income on your Schedule C. This would include any amounts reported to you on 1099-NEC as well as any other business income that you may not have received any paperwork for at the end of the year. 1099-MISC or 1099-K income may also be reported as business income depending on how you earned the income. You also put all your business expenses on your Schedule C, but you cannot include any personal expenses.
Your other sources of income will be reported on other areas of your tax return. Non-business expenses, with some exceptions, are generally not deductible anywhere on your return.
To enter your business income:
- Type Schedule C in the Search box
- Select the Jump to link
- Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and answer the questions until you get to Let's enter the income for your work.
- Enter all forms of income you have received for this work.
