If you do not see a category under the Common Business Expenses section that would match your expenses,then you can enter them as a miscellaneous expense where you can enter adescription and the expense amount. Use these steps:On the top row of theTurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTaxlocate the search box in the upper right corner) This opens a box where youcan type in “schedule c” (be sure to enter exactly as shown here) andclick the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)The search results willgive you an option to “Jump to schedule c”Click on the blue “Jumpto schedule c” link Click Edit beside your business nameScroll to the Business Expenses section, click Update or Edit beside Other Common Business ExpensesScroll to the bottom of the screen and click Update or Edit beside OtherMiscellaneous ExpensesThis will allow you to enter a short description and an amount for theexpenses you incurred

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I started a business in September, 2016. I purchased power equipment and supplies to do the jobs I bid. Where do I enter my expenses. Not depreciate them

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Best answer by AnnetteB6

If you do not see a category under the Common Business Expenses section that would match your expenses, then you can enter them as a miscellaneous expense where you can enter a description and the expense amount.

Use these steps:

On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
This opens a box where you can type in “schedule c” (be sure to enter exactly as shown here) and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
The search results will give you an option to “Jump to schedule c”
Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link
Click Edit beside your business name
Scroll to the Business Expenses section, click Update or Edit beside Other Common Business Expenses
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Update or Edit beside Other Miscellaneous Expenses
This will allow you to enter a short description and an amount for the expenses you incurred

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AnnetteB6Answer

If you do not see a category under the Common Business Expenses section that would match your expenses, then you can enter them as a miscellaneous expense where you can enter a description and the expense amount.

Use these steps:

On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
This opens a box where you can type in “schedule c” (be sure to enter exactly as shown here) and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
The search results will give you an option to “Jump to schedule c”
Click on the blue “Jump to schedule c” link
Click Edit beside your business name
Scroll to the Business Expenses section, click Update or Edit beside Other Common Business Expenses
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Update or Edit beside Other Miscellaneous Expenses
This will allow you to enter a short description and an amount for the expenses you incurred