topic I mistakenly entered that I have two businesses, now I can't delete one.How can I delete this "other business"? in Business & farm

I mistakenly entered that I have two businesses, now I can't delete one.How can I delete this "other business"?

man-wombtidbit — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:15:10 GMT

At one point it asked if my husband or I have another business, I said yes then couldn't say NO. Now it is asking about the other business, which I've been answering as if it is the business I already detailed. How can I delete this "other business" which doesn't exist?

To delete a non-existent business: With your return open...

TomK — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:15:12 GMT

To delete a non-existent business:

With your return open, search for this exact phrase: business (schedule c) (include the parentheses) and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
Answer Yes when asked if you had (or want to work on) business income and expenses for 2016.
That's right – you'll need to answer Yes, even though it doesn't make sense.
If you're being forced to upgrade to Home & Business or Self-Employed, contact us for further assistance.
When you get to the Business info or Business Summary screen, click Delete next to the non-existent business.
Answer Yes to confirm the removal of all business-related forms.

Re: I mistakenly entered that I have two businesses, now I can't delete one.How can I delete this "other business"?

Laura Longley — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:17:35 GMT

Help! I don't know how to get rid of a business labeled "Consulting" when I use the one--and always have--that is Communications. Consulting appeared this year, probably because I entered the wrong info

Re: I mistakenly entered that I have two businesses, now I can't delete one.How can I delete this...

LenaH — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 13:02:03 GMT

To delete your consulting Schedule C business, please follow the instructions below:

Open your return.
Search schedule c with the magnifying glass tool on the top of the page.
Go to the Jump to schedule c link in the search results.
Use the trash can tool to delete your consulting Schedule C.
Click on Tax Tools.
Click on Tools.
Click on Delete a Form.
Scroll down and click Delete next to your Schedule C for consulting.

@Laura Longley