Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040)
taxmap/instr/i1040sc-002.htm#TXMP307acfb1taxmap/instr/i1040sc-002.htm#TXMP126687a8Do not complete the block labeled
Social security number (SSN).
Instead, enter the employer identification number (EIN) issued to the estate or
trust on line D.
taxmap/instr/i1040sc-002.htm#TXMP23ade663Describe the business or professional activity that provided your principal source of income reported on line 1b-d. If you owned more than one business, you must complete a separate Schedule C for each business. Give the general field or activity and the type of product or service. If your general field or activity is wholesale or retail trade, or services connected with production services (mining, construction, or manufacturing), also give the type of customer or client. For example,
wholesale sale of hardware to retailers
or
appraisal of real estate for lending institutions.