Why won't it allow me to write off home office because my profit is zero, when it is actually 15,000

[leighdomann]

I used the home office for 75% of the self employed work along with a salaried job. Last year it allowed me to write it off

[DawnC]

On the Simplified Method Smart Worksheet, be sure that the box is checked stating that you are using the simplified method for 2024.  

You should go through the interview and update your answers.   Go to Federal > Wages and Income > Business Items > Business Income and Expenses (Sch C) and click Update, then Edit the business name you are working through.  You will see messages asking you to upgrade, but it is not required.  Keep clicking that you do not want to upgrade and you will be allowed to continue.