About Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship)

Information about Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business, used to report income or loss from a business operated or profession practiced as a sole proprietor; includes recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file.
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Businesses, Sole Proprietors

Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Business

Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship), is used to report income or loss from a business operated or a profession practiced as a sole proprietor.
Forms and Instructions

Form 1040 (Schedule C), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship)

Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship), is used to report income or loss from a business operated or a profession practiced as a sole proprietor.
Forms and Instructions

Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss From Business (Spanish Version)

Form 1040 (Schedule C) (sp), Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship) (Spanish Version), is used to report income or loss from a business operated or a profession practiced as a sole proprietor.
Forms and Instructions

Form 1040 (Schedule C) (sp), Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship) (Spanish Version)

Form 1040 (Schedule C) (sp), Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship) (Spanish Version), is used to report income or loss from a business operated or a profession practiced as a sole proprietor.
Forms and Instructions

Form 11652, Questionnaire -- Form 1040 Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business)

Form 11652, Questionnaire -- Form 1040 Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business), lists the types of records you need to send us to prove your Schedule C income and expenses. The law requires you to keep adequate records to complete your Schedule C.
Forms and Instructions
Note: You will need an IRS Online Account (OLA) to complete online forms that require signatures.