Question

Should I file with no business name in block C of Schedule C?

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June 6, 2019
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Upon review, prior to efiling, Schedule C TurboTax (TT) requests a "name of business" in block C. But block C states "if no separate business name, leave blank". So I left it blank as there is no name. TT reluctant to file without this name which is not required per block C. Can I file anyway?

TurboTax Premier iOS

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Leonard11_2

Yes, you can file, however, if you follow the steps below the issue with TurboTax asking for a business name will be resolved.

Enter schedule C in the find box and then select Jump to schedule C in the results window. Select Edit on the line for your business click continue.

On the page Tell Us About Your Business check the radio box I use my name as the name of my business click. This will resolve the issue with TurboTax Premier asking for a business name.

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garyblair1955

This does not fix the error in the TurboTax program. It just satisfies TurboTax with a name that the IRS doesn't need.

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copdoc

Same problem. Same result: I've already selected "I use my own name for my business name." But Turbotax will just NOT file the taxes without an entry there.

Anyone made a decision about how to get around this?