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posted Apr 8, 2023 12:41:51 PM

where to enter business expenses

I am going step by step through business deductions, but there was nowhere to enter such things as gas, car washes, phone, etc. 

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Expert Alumni
Apr 8, 2023 1:00:21 PM

To find additional expense categories you can follow these steps:

  1. Within your tax return use the magnifying glass icon to search for Schedule C
  2. Click the Jump to link
  3. Click Edit for the line of work
  4. Scroll down to Expenses and click Start or Edit if the category you want is shown
    • If you don't see the category you want listed click Add expenses for this work
    • Scroll to and mark the box for the category of expense you want to add - if you don't see it on the list, scroll down to the Less Common section and click the down arrow and show more until you do
    • Click Continue
  5. Enter your expenses either as totals for each category or you can list out the different items (ie. email, website, etc.)