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Level 2
posted Apr 14, 2024 7:42:26 AM

Business Activity Code

I am a self-employed sports official (umpire). What business activity code can I use? I have used 999999 in the past, and TurboTax won't let me.

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5 Replies
Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2024 8:03:41 AM

Try using 999000 - miscellaneous.  

 

Level 2
Apr 14, 2024 8:41:15 AM

Thanks! I have always used 999999. I had special circumstances last year and went to a tax preparer and they even used 999999. This year it would let me. 

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2024 8:51:43 AM

If the miscellaneous code suggested still does not work, take a look at the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation codes.  Code 713990 for example, is for all other amusement and recreation industries.

Level 2
Apr 14, 2024 9:09:23 AM

  • It allowed me to use 999000. It appears the IRS changed their codes from the last time I did my 2021 taxes with Turbotax. 999999 was the miscellaneous code at that time.

Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2024 9:27:28 AM

Yes, you used an acceptable code.  I'm not exactly sure if they changed the codes, but what you used will allow  you to proceed to file your Schedule C.

@Jeff C1