can body compound and primer be included in supplies for a car body shop

[DoninGA]

Those would be supplies for the shop.

[LenaH]

Yes, you can deduct expenses directly related to the work you do as long as they are ordinary and necessary. As stated by DoninGA above, compound and primer would be included in supplies.

Here's how to enter your business expenses in TurboTax Online if filing a Schedule C:

1. Open or continue your return.
2. Navigate to the Schedule C section:
   • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to Schedule C.
   • TurboTax Desktop: Search for Schedule C and select the Jump to link.
3. Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and answer the questions until yo...
4. Select your expenses, then Continue.
   • If you've already worked in this section, select Edit or Review next to your business.
5. Then select Start or Edit next to an expense type that you had.
6. Enter your expense description and amount, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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