How do I claim my business on TurboTax?
Andrew Ramirez
Published Apr 06, 2026
Where do I enter my business expenses?
- Log into your TurboTax online account and click on the Business tab and select Continue.
- Select “I’ll choose what I work on” and this takes you to “Let’s gather your business info” screen.
- The first section down is Business Income and Expenses, choose Update.
Can I use TurboTax if I am self employed?
If you use Turbo Tax Online you can only enter self employment business expenses in the Self Employed version or any Desktop program. OR qualify for EIC (earned income credit.) and set up a new account or it will take you back to regular Turbo Tax.
What kind of taxes can I file with TurboTax?
TurboTax has two products to serve business owners— TurboTax Home & Business is designed for sole proprietors and 1099 contractors, while TurboTax Business helps you prepare taxes for corporations, partnerships and LLCs. Step 1—Collect your records Gather all business records.
Do you need TurboTax business to file a partnership return?
To prepare a corporate, trust or partnership return you would need Turbotax Business. This is a separate program from Turbotax Home and Business. TT Business is a program only available for desktop use (there is no on-line version.)
How to save time with TurboTax for business?
Save time and get a head start on your income taxes by transferring last year’s information into your TurboTax return. Get the guidance you need to easily enter your business expenses, no matter how you track them. We’ll automatically import your QuickBooks Desktop income and expense accounts and classify them for you.
How does TurboTax pay for itself work for self employed?
Offer not valid for existing QuickBooks Self-Employed subscribers already on a payment plan. Pays for itself (TurboTax Self-Employed): Estimates based on deductible business expenses calculated at the self-employment tax income rate (15.3%) for tax year 2019. Actual results will vary based on your tax situation.