Where do I enter my self-employment business expenses, like home office, vehicle mileage, and supplies?

by TurboTax •   2047
Updated March 26, 2026 10:25 AM

Here's how to enter your home office, vehicle mileage, supplies, and other common business expenses in TurboTax:

  • Navigate to the Schedule C section:

    • TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Schedule C screen under Income in the Federal section.

    • TurboTax Desktop:

      • Go to Federal Taxes.

      • Go to Wages & Income

      • Under Wages and Salaries, select Start or Update next to Business Income and Expenses (Sch C).

  • Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses? and answer the questions until you get the Select any expense categories you have screen.

  • Select your expenses, then Continue.

    • If you've already worked in this section, select Edit or Review next to your business.

  • Then select Start or Edit next to an expense type that you had.

  • Enter your expense description and amount, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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