Business Activity Code

[Jeff C1]

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.

[AnnetteB6]

Try using 999000 - miscellaneous.  

[Jeff C1]

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. 

[DMarkM1]

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.

[Jeff C1]

• 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.

[DianeW777]

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.

• Schedule C Instructions (includes all the codes)

@Jeff C1