Will the IRS contact me using the address on my 1040, which is a P.O. Box or at the address on my Schedule C if I have to put my home address that does not receive mail?
If the IRS has a question about your return, they will contact you at the address you entered on the 1040.
So, should I leave the address blank on the Schedule C if I have a P.O. Box on my 1040?
You can put in the P.O. box if that's what you prefer. Click Edit in "General Info" on the "Here's your [XX] info screen", and then click Edit under Business Address, you can mark the Yes button on the screen: "Do you use your home address for your Pet care services work?" This will save you some time entering the P.O. box.
The Schedule C instructions specifically say to not use a P.O. Box, so I don't understand why you say I can put it in. Maybe I am being dense!
The IRS prefers a street address. Leave the address blank. The instructions state: "If you conducted the business from your home located at the address shown on Form 1040, page 1, you do not have to complete this line." If the IRS needs to contact you, they will send you a letter to the P.O. Box.
We are using a P.O. Box on the 1040, still leave the Schedule C blank?
Thanks for your help.
Business was conducted at a different address altogether. My husband is a golf professional and taught golf at a golf course, but last year's 1040 and Schedule C had our home address, done by a tax professional.