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How to add expenses in self employment?

Can't add assets in expenses.  in self employment I'm trying to add computer and other accessories but turbo tax keeps going back to the wage and income screen.

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BrittanyS
Employee Tax Expert

How to add expenses in self employment?

To add assets or expenses for self-employment in TurboTax Online, follow the steps below:

 

  1. Click Wage And Income
  2. Click Edit next to Self-employment income and expenses
  3. Click Edit next to the business name
  4. Click Add expenses for this work
  5. Check off Assets to add assets or select any expense needed, and click continue
  6. Click Start next to Asset and complete the asset entry
  7. Click Start next to each expense and enter the expense information
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How to add expenses in self employment?

it loops back to the main expenses scren after "Now, let's review each item you bought"

PatriciaV
Employee Tax Expert

How to add expenses in self employment?

Sounds like you need to restart TurboTax. Please log out of TurboTax, refresh your browser, and clear your cookies and cache. Then restart your browser and log into TurboTax again.

 

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How to add expenses in self employment?

not working it still loops back

AliciaP1
Expert Alumni

How to add expenses in self employment?

It would be helpful to have a TurboTax ".tax2022" file that is experiencing this issue.

 

You can send us a “diagnostic” file that has your “numbers” but not your personal information.  If you would like to do this, here are the instructions: 

 

Go to the black panel on the left side of your program and select Tax Tools. 

  1. Then select Tools below Tax Tools. 
  2. A window will pop up which says Tools Center.  
  3. On this screen, select Share my file with Agent. 
  4. You will see a message explaining what the diagnostic copy is.  Click okay through this screen and then you will get a Token number. 
  5. Reply to this thread with your Token number. This will allow us to open a copy of your return without seeing any personal information.  

We will then be able to see exactly what you are seeing and we can determine what exactly is going on in your return and provide you with a resolution.


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How to add expenses in self employment?

it's ok I just screwed it and already filed!  I has been happening on and off for so many years and for other other users as well.

How to add expenses in self employment?

Hi, folks. Is using pay stubs for tracking expenses worth it? I've recently opened my small cafe, so I'd like to automate financial accounting without using Excel, lol. I hope it's possible.

How to add expenses in self employment?

Hey, everyone. When it comes to tracking expenses, it's always a good idea to put something in place to make sure everything is up to date and accurate. Pay stubs are great for that, and you can use them for any type of financial accounting. It's definitely worth considering if you're looking for an automated system to store your expenses. Checkstubs is a great option and can make it easier for you to keep track of everything. Plus, it's way easier than Excel. Hopefully, this info helps and you can find the best solution for your café. Good luck!

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