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SCHEDULE C
Profit or Loss From Business
OMB No. 1545-0074
(Form 1040)
(Sole Proprietorship)
2020
Department of the Treasury
▶ Go to www.irs.gov/ScheduleC for instructions and the latest information.
Attachment
Internal Revenue Service (99)
▶ Attach to Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1041; partnerships generally must file Form 1065.
Sequence No. 09
Name of proprietor
Social security number (SSN)
A
Principal business or profession, including product or service (see instructions)
B Enter code from instructions
▶
C
Business name. If no separate business name, leave blank.
D Employer ID number (EIN) (see instr.)
EBusiness address (including suite or room no.) ▶ City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code
F
Accounting method:
(1)
Cash
(2)
Accrual
(3)
Other (specify) ▶
G
Did you “materially participate” in the operation of this business during 2020? If “No,” see instructions for limit on losses .
H
If you started or acquired this business during 2020, check here .
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I
Did you make any payments in 2020 that would require you to file Form(s) 1099? See instructions
J
If “Yes,” did you or will you file required Form(s) 1099?
Yes No
Part I Income
1
Gross receipts or sales. See instructions for line 1 and check the box if this income was reported to you on
Form W-2 and the “Statutory employee” box on that form was checked
. . . . . . . .
. ▶
2
Returns and allowances
. . . . . . . . . . .
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1
4
Cost of goods sold (from line 42)
5
Gross profit. Subtract line 4 from line 3
6
Other income, including federal and state gasoline or fuel tax credit or refund (see instructions) . . . .
7
Gross income. Add lines 5 and 6
.
Part II
Expenses. Enter expenses for business use of your home only on line 30.
8
Advertising
18
Office expense (see instructions)
9
Car and truck expenses (see
19
Pension and profit-sharing plans .
instructions)
20
Rent or lease (see instructions):
10
Commissions and fees .
a
Vehicles, machinery, and equipment
20a
11
Contract labor (see instructions)
b
Other business property . . .
20b
12
Depletion
21
Repairs and maintenance . . .
13
Depreciation and section 179
22
Supplies (not included in Part III) .
expense deduction (not
23
Taxes and licenses
included in Part III) (see
24
Travel and meals:
14
Employee benefit programs
Travel
24a
(other than on line 19) . .
Deductible meals (see
15
Insurance (other than health)
24b
16
Interest (see instructions):
25
Utilities
Mortgage (paid to banks, etc.)
16a
26
Wages (less employment credits) .
Other
16b
27a
Other expenses (from line 48) . .
17
Legal and professional services
Reserved for future use . . .
27b
28
Total expenses before expenses for business use of home. Add lines 8 through 27a . . . .
29
Tentative profit or (loss). Subtract line 28 from line 7
30
Expenses for business use of your home. Do not report these expenses elsewhere. Attach Form 8829
unless using the simplified method. See instructions.
Simplified method filers only: Enter the total square footage of (a) your home:
and (b) the part of your home used for business:
. Use the Simplified
Method Worksheet in the instructions to figure the amount to enter on line 30
31
Net profit or (loss). Subtract line 30 from line 29.
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• If a profit, enter on both Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 3, and on Schedule SE, line 2. (If you
checked the box on line 1, see instructions). Estates and trusts, enter on Form 1041, line 3.
• If a loss, you must go to line 32.
32
If you have a loss, check the box that describes your investment in this activity. See instructions.
• If you checked 32a, enter the loss on both Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 3, and on Schedule
32a
All investment is at risk.
SE, line 2. (If you checked the box on line 1, see the line 31 instructions). Estates and trusts, enter on
32b
Some investment is not
Form 1041, line 3.
at risk.
• If you checked 32b, you must attach Form 6198. Your loss may be limited.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11334P
Schedule C (Form 1040) 2020
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Part III
Cost of Goods Sold (see instructions)
33
Method(s) used to
value closing inventory:
Cost
Lower of cost or market
c
Other (attach explanation)
34Was there any change in determining quantities, costs, or valuations between opening and closing inventory?
If “Yes,” attach explanation
Yes
No
35
Inventory at beginning of year. If different from last year’s closing inventory, attach explanation . . .
36
Purchases less cost of items withdrawn for personal use
37
Cost of labor. Do not include any amounts paid to yourself
38
Materials and supplies
39
Other costs
40
Add lines 35 through 39
41
Inventory at end of year
42
Cost of goods sold. Subtract line 41 from line 40. Enter the result here and on line 4
Part IV
Information on Your Vehicle. Complete this part only if you are claiming car or truck expenses on line 9
and are not required to file Form 4562 for this business. See the instructions for line 13 to find out if you must
file Form 4562.
43
When did you place your vehicle in service for business purposes? (month/day/year)
/
44Of the total number of miles you drove your vehicle during 2020, enter the number of miles you used your vehicle for:
Business
b Commuting (see instructions)
c Other
45
Was your vehicle available for personal use during off-duty hours? . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Do you (or your spouse) have another vehicle available for personal use?.
47a
Do you have evidence to support your deduction?
If “Yes,” is the evidence written?
Part V Other Expenses. List below business expenses not included on lines 8–26 or line 30.
48 Total other expenses. Enter here and on line 27a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
The IRS Schedule C (Form 1040) is used by sole proprietors to report income or loss from their business. When filing this form, there are several other documents that may be required to support your claims and provide additional information. Below is a list of commonly used forms and documents that accompany Schedule C.
Gathering these documents can help ensure a smooth filing process and may maximize your deductions. Always keep copies for your records and consult with a tax professional if you have questions about your specific situation.