Who Needs to File an IRS Schedule C?
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An IRS Schedule C form is an IRS tax form for businesses to report their profit and loss.
An IRS Schedule C is not for any type of business. If you’re self-employed or a sole proprietor, you want to read this article to learn if you need to file a Schedule C.
What is a Schedule C?
An IRS Schedule C form is also known as a 1040 Schedule C. A Schedule C is required for certain businesses to report their income and losses. On this form, businesses report their income, expenses, profits, and losses for their business for each year.
What type of businesses file a Schedule C?
You need to file a Schedule C if you are:
- self employed,
- or a single member LLC
This includes members (i.e. owners) of limited liability corporations (LLC). Members are usually taxed as sole proprietors if they are single-member LLCs or partners in a partnership. Partners in a partnership is also known as a multiple-member LLCs.
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How do I know if I’m Self Employed?
You’re self-employed if you work for yourself, as a freelancer, sole proprietor, or independent contractor. Therefore, you likely need to file a Schedule C for work you completed in these roles. There are many terms and words used to describe someone who’s self-employed.
The IRS considers someone self-employed if they meet one of these conditions:
- The person carries on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or independent contractor,
- They are a member of a partnership that carries on a trade or business, or
- They are someone who is in business for themselves, including part-time business.
Do I need to file more than one Schedule C?
You need to file an IRS Schedule C form for each of these businesses if you own and operate more than one business.
How do you file a Schedule C?
Check out this article for detailed instructions about how to file a Schedule C, How to File a Schedule C (with Detailed Instructions). You will also find download links to the IRS Schedule C form among other resources in this article.
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