You need to use Forms Mode, but you can accomplish your objective (including the home office deduction) by following the instructions below.
For traders who claim a home office on their Schedule C, a manual adjustment must be made to show that the trader business had a gain for the year. Otherwise, the home office deduction is disallowed. Use the following steps to make that manual adjustment:
- In Forms Mode, go to Form 8829
- Scroll to the Line 8 Calculation Smart Worksheet
- Enter the ‘trader’ gain amount (referenced in the instructions above) on line C2
See https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/as-a-stock-trader-with-home-offi...
