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Self-Employment Profits

Schedule C - Profit or Loss From Business

Schedule C is appended to Form 1040 to report the net income or loss of sole proprietorships, freelance gig operations, and single-member LLCs.

👤 Filing Eligibility

Unincorporated sole proprietors, freelancers, gig workers, online merchants, and consultants.

IRS Filing Deadline

Filed concurrently with the individual tax return on the tax deadline of April 15.

📂 Form Description

Schedule C computes net profits by subtracting cost of goods sold and operating expenses from gross receipts.

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Filing Tips & Audit Alerts

  • Audit-proof business expense claims such as home office, advertising, business mileage, and merchant processing fees.
  • Home office deduction claims must meet exclusive and regular use rules to minimize audit risks.
  • Net earnings exceeding $400 trigger federal self-employment taxes (currently 15.3% for Social Security and Medicare).

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