topic schedule c, line 25 in Deductions & credits

schedule c, line 25

mag5771118 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:25:17 GMT

I'm missing the form to enter household utilities in Sched C.

Line 25 is missing from my report.

THANKS!

Re: schedule c, line 25

Anonymous_ — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:17:19 GMT

It's under Other Common Business Expenses.

Re: schedule c, line 25

DoninGA — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:17:38 GMT

You can only deduct utility expenses (electricity, gas, water, telephone, etc.) for your trade or business.

If your office is in your home, do not deduct the utility expenses here. They are deductible on Form 8829 (Business Use of Your Home). Deduct only allowable telephone expenses under utilities.

In the Business Expense section, select Home Office expenses

Re: schedule c, line 25

skhutch — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:49:25 GMT

If my income is too small I can not use the home office deduction, can I put my utilities on line 25 of schedule C? I'm not sure if that will be the case this year or not.

Re: schedule c, line 25

DoninGA — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:53:38 GMT

@skhutch wrote:

If my income is too small I can not use the home office deduction, can I put my utilities on line 25 of schedule C? I'm not sure if that will be the case this year or not.

Yes, but only those utility expenses that are directly attributable to your business.