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Frequently Asked Tax Questions

Small Business/Self-Employed/Other Business - Schedule C & Schedule SE

Rev. date: 1/2009

If you have run a small business in the past, but this year there is no income or expenses, is it necessary to file a Schedule C?


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Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ)

If your sole proprietorship business is inactive during the full year, it is not necessary to file a Form 1040, Schedule C (PDF), Profit or Loss from Business, for that year.
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