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What does a negative net income mean if you are self-employed?

carolyanet — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:14:34 GMT

If you had more expenses than income, you will have a neg...

Coleen3 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:14:35 GMT

If you had more expenses than income, you will have a negative amount on your Schedule C, Line 31 and on your Schedule 1 Line 12.

Re: What does a negative net income mean if you are self-employed?

ZZShabaZz — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:15:21 GMT

is s this a bad thing?

Re: What does a negative net income mean if you are self-employed?

gloriah5200 — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:39:25 GMT

If you have negative net income and are self-employed, then negative self-employment income may generate a net operating loss on your return if it exceeds your earned income.

If you have a "true" net operating loss (verified by Form 1045 Sch A), then you may able to carry it back or foreward against other years business income.

You have to ask yourself if you are operating this business in a "businesslike manner" trying to make a profit.