Schedule C-EZ, Net Profit from a Business

 You may file a Schedule C-EZ instead of a Schedule C if you meet all of the following requirements:

• Had business expenses of $5,000 or less.
• Use the cash method of accounting.
• Did not have an inventory at any time during the year.
• Did not have a net loss from your business.
• Had only one business as a sole proprietor, qualified joint venture, or statutory employee.
• Had no employees during the year.
• Do not deduct business use of your home.
• Do not have prior year unallowed passive activity losses from this business.
• Are not required to file form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization, for this business.

Don't worry about it. TurboTax will walk you through your return step-by-step and determine, based on your answers, the correct version of Schedule C for your specific tax situation.

 If you need to correct or change any information you have entered on your Schedule C-EZ, the steps you take depends on if you have already filed your tax return.

• If you have yet to file your return, simply navigate to the area you need to change on your Schedule C-EZ, and correct or change your information.
  • For example, if you need to correct a 1099-MISC, navigate to that form and make your changes.
• If you have already filed your return, you will need to amend your return. Please click here for instructions.

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