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posted Feb 5, 2022 7:31:30 PM

Did you have any of these business items in 2021

Towards the end of the Business Income and expenses there is a question, "Do you have any of these business items in 2021?" and then topics it will cover shows "business income and expenses".  I've already entered my schedule C info for my business as a musician, so I answered yes to this question.  The next screen already has my musician business info entered so I selected done.  Nothing seems to be happening as a result of these answers.  Can anyone tell me what these questions/screens are doing?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 5, 2022 7:43:20 PM

it is likely looking to be sure you entered all your business expenses.  If you did not report some of the "common" expenses for your industry its looking to fill in those gaps.  Try answering no to the "Do you have any of these business items in 2021" and you should progress.  Only do this if you are confident you entered all your expenses.

 

See What self-employed expenses can I deduct? before you decide you have everything entered.