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posted Apr 15, 2025 1:01:31 PM

Where do I enter the cost of materials used for my finished items?

On Schedule C where do I input the cost of materials used in production?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2025 1:15:14 PM

This cost is reported as Materials and Supplies at the screen Let's get the cost of goods for your work within the Inventory / Cost of Goods Sold function.

 

In TurboTax Premier Online, report self-employment income and expenses by following these directions:

 

  • Down the left side of the screen, click Federal.
  • Down the left side of the screen, click Wages & Income.
  • Click on the drop down arrow to the right of Self-employment.
  • Click to the right of Self-employment income and expenses.
  • At the screen Your 2024 self-employed work summary, select Edit.
  • At the screen Here's your info, select Add expenses for this work.
  • Establish the Inventory expense category.