Form 1040 Schedule C
Profit or Loss From Business
Schedule C reports the income and expenses of a business you run as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC. Enter your income, expenses and inventory; gross income, total expenses and net profit or loss are worked out on the official form for 2025 or 2026.
What it reports
- Freelancers, contractors, gig workers and small business owners
- Every expense line, other expenses and cost of goods sold
- The home office by the simplified method or from Form 8829
What you'll get
- The official IRS form with every entry in place, as a PDF ready to sign
- Downloads on your order page for 30 days, plus an email link
How it works
- 1Enter the information once; add every recipient you need.
- 2Check the official form, filled in, in the live preview.
- 3Pay once and download your PDF right away.
Questions
Where does the net profit go?
Line 31 goes on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 3, and on Schedule SE, line 2, for self-employment tax.
Which year can I prepare?
The 2025 form for 2025 returns and the 2026 form, which splits the business address into separate lines and adds vehicle loan interest on line 16b.
Which tax years can I prepare Form 1040 Schedule C for?
2025 and 2026. Each year uses the IRS edition in effect for it, and the preview shows exactly that edition.
How much does Form 1040 Schedule C cost?
$14.99 per form, paid once at checkout. There is no account, subscription or extra fee, and you see the full filled form before you pay.