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Tax Year Prior to 2020: I am an independent consultant for at least 3 direct sales companies, do I have to list each one individually, or can I just have one and compile all the deductions, income, 1099 in one tab?

 
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: I am an independent consultant for at least 3 direct sales companies, do I have to list each one individually, or can I just have one and compile all the deductions, income, 1099 in one tab?

You can combine them on one Schedule C.  However, each 1099-MISC should be entered separately, and linked to that Schedule C.  Most people use Direct Sales for the Business Code (454390 Other direct selling) when asked.

You will enter the total off all of your gross income received from your customers, in addition to anything reported on the 1099-MISC.  Then, your Cost of Goods sold will reflect the actual price you paid for the items.   If you only received commission directly from the company, and didn't take money from clients personally (for example, if they purchased only on a website), then you can only report that income.  

The Schedule C will flow onto your individual income tax return (Form 1040) and be netted with other personal income and expenses.

The result for your Gross Receipts on line 1 of your Schedule C for your business should be every dollar you actually received, including all your sales taxes.  Then, deduct your Cost of Goods Sold, sales taxes paid, other expenses, etc. on the following screens where the software indicates to put them.

How to get to that area  While inside the software and working on your return, type Schedule C in the Search at the top of the screen (you may see a magnifying glass there).  There will be a popup that says Jump to Schedule C.  Select that to get to the general area. 

  • Business Income and Expenses
  • select Edit next to your business (if it is there)

Follow through all the areas in the Business section of the TurboTax software and it will provide you with a lot of assistance. You'll notice blue links that have more information and details about the particular sections that will be extremely helpful. 

Also, this link may be helpful to you IRS Small Business Help Center .

 



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