PatriciaV
Expert Alumni

Self employed

Off-the shelf software is generally a Miscellaneous expense with a custom description. Magazines & newsletters are the same.

 

You might look at the expense section of Schedule C or the instructions for completing Schedule C for more help categorizing your expenses to fit on the IRS schedule. See IRS About Schedule C (Form 1040).

 

NoteIf you enter a general business expense in the wrong category, it will not affect your taxes. Just be sure you don't enter the same expense twice.

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