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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Schedule C Business Income form in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your principal business or profession in the designated field. This helps identify the nature of your business.
  3. Next, input your principal business code. This code categorizes your business for tax purposes and can be found in IRS resources.
  4. Fill in your business name and address if they differ from those on Form 1040. Ensure accuracy to avoid processing delays.
  5. Provide your Employer Identification Number (EIN) if applicable, and select your accounting method (cash or accrual) as well as inventory method.
  6. Proceed to the income section where you will enter gross receipts, returns, allowances, and any other income relevant to your business.
  7. Complete the cost of goods sold section by detailing inventory at the beginning and end of the year, along with purchases and costs associated with goods sold.
  8. Finally, move on to expenses. Carefully list all relevant expenses such as advertising, legal fees, and travel costs to ensure a comprehensive report.

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To identify the NAICS Code being used for a specific company, visit the US Company Lookup Tool by NAICS.com. To identify the proper code for your company, use the NAICS SEARCH TOOLS to identify the code that best reflects your primary business activity (revenue producing activity.)
The codes can be found in the Schedule C instructions, organized by industry categories and subcategories. Since these six-digit codes are managed by the US government authority who manages the NAICS coding system, they ensure your business aligns with the broader classification used nationwide.
You can find and download all versions of Schedule C on the IRS website. You can also use HR Block Online, to access Schedule C and complete your tax return. Or if you work with a tax preparer, they will help you access and complete Schedule C.
Learn about Schedule C categories Advertising. Listing fees. Web advertising, banner ads, and pay-per-click fees. Promotional purchases and giveaways (T-shirts, caps, bags, pens) Fees paid to advertising and public relations agencies. Business logo design. Marketing emails and direct mail campaigns.
Select the most specific 6-digit code available that describes the activity producing the income being reported. Note that most codes describe more than one type of activity. Avoid using codes that describe the organization rather than the income-producing activity.

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An IRS principal business code is a six-digit number that the IRS usually assigns to your business based on the revenue and activities you report in your tax filings.

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