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Level 1
September 28, 2024
Question

schedule c, line 25

  • September 28, 2024
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I'm missing the form to enter household utilities in Sched C.

Line 25 is missing from my report.

THANKS!

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    Level 15
    September 28, 2024

    It's under Other Common Business Expenses.

     

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    September 28, 2024

    You can only deduct utility expenses (electricity, gas, water, telephone, etc.) for your trade or business.

    If your office is in your home, do not deduct the utility expenses here. They are deductible on Form 8829 (Business Use of Your Home). Deduct only allowable telephone expenses under utilities.

     

    In the Business Expense section, select Home Office expenses

    Level 2
    December 26, 2024

    If my income is too small I can not use the home office deduction, can I put my utilities on line 25 of schedule C? I'm not sure if that will be the case this year or not.

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    December 26, 2024

    @skhutch wrote:

    If my income is too small I can not use the home office deduction, can I put my utilities on line 25 of schedule C? I'm not sure if that will be the case this year or not.


    Yes, but only those utility expenses that are directly attributable to your business.