How do I claim administrative hours for my home daycare outside of my actual hours/days of operation (with kids)?

[tony0518]

I see options for entering sq footage used and hours I had children/worked but can't figure out where to plug the administrative hours in (cleaning, accounting). Do i calculate those hours into each day (instead of 10hrs each day, add in a few hours for cleaning, repairs, and accounting)?

[Leonard · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, the IRS does not allow self-employed individuals to deduct as an expense a draw or a salary they pay to themselves for the hours put into their self-employed business.