Can I remove the "Self-employment income and expenses" line item from my "Your income and expenses" page? I cannot see a way to do this.

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February 6, 2024
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Best answer by KrisD15

Thank you for the help.

I went through the process of entering data just to create a schedule C. After completing, I went to Tools / Forms, and then deleted Schedule C. This item is still listed. Is there another form that maybe I need to delete?

I'm guessing I can clear and start over, but prefer not to that option.

TurboTax Online has a new look this season and acts a bit differently.

It seems that the worksheets and categories are set up partially on the answers you give during the initial interview, as well as last year data and the forms you enter for this season.

I was able to get Self-Employment ON the summary screen, but afterwards could not remove it.

I cleared and started over but that did not eliminate that item.

That category is reporting zero, so it does not matter as far as your return is concerned.

The program is trying to be "smarter" and know what you'll need before you ask for it. In your case, it thinks you'll need to address Self-Employment income. Even if you won't be using this category of income, it may prove impossible to delete it once the program has assigned it.

It may disappear once you finish the return and are ready to file.

Regardless, if there is no Self-Employment income, there will be no mention of Schedule C or Self-Employment income on the final return.

KrisD15

Do you have Self-Employment income?

If not, you could delete Schedule C if that is in your list of forms but not needed.

How to delete a form

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shawnMsrmAuthor

Thank you for the help.

Unfortunately, I do not see a Schedule C.

When I click on Edit/Add for Self Employment, there is no option to delete that I can locate.

Thank you

Shawn

AbrahamT

No. The sch C will "NOT" appear in your input but rather in forms mode like this

On the top of the screen, select "Forms."

then on the side panel, select sch C

then on the bottom of the form, you'll hit "Delete form"

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VolvoGirl

Employee

You are in the Online version. Which version are you using? Deluxe or Premium? If you are in Premium you might really want to know about downgrading to Deluxe or Free Edition?

To go back to Deluxe or Free you can try to clear and start over https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-clear-and-start-over-in-turbotax-online/00/26444

If a line or section like self employment income shows zero why are you worried about it?

shawnMsrmAuthor

Thank you.

I'm online and I think the free version? I think the DIY (Do It Yourself) is the free version.

Why - I understand it is zero and will have no impact on my taxes. If no impact and not needed, I'm thinking there should be a way to remove it. I just like to clean up all items not required and this items I cannot remove.