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IRS Schedule C (Form 1040) expense category reference — every line from 8 to 27a with what belongs, what doesn't, and common mistakes. Covers COGS (Part III), operating expenses (Part II), and Form 8829 business use of home. Trigger on "what Schedule C line", "which expense category", "where does this go on Schedule C", "is this deductible".

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# Schedule C Expense Categories

The authoritative category reference for US small businesses filing Schedule C (Form 1040). Use this to determine which line an expense belongs on. S-Corps (Form 1120-S) and C-Corps (Form 1120) use different forms but similar categories.

## Part III: Cost of Goods Sold (Lines 33–42)

**Not an operating expense.** COGS is reported separately and subtracted from revenue to calculate gross profit. Includes: raw materials, inventory purchases, direct labor for manufacturing, shipping to customers (if you're the seller), packaging materials.

Do NOT put SaaS tools, office supplies, or general business expenses here. COGS is only for costs directly tied to producing the goods you sell. If you're a service business with no physical product, you likely have no COGS.

## Part II: Expenses (Lines 8–27a)

### Line 8 — Advertising

**Belongs here:** Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, print ads, sponsorships, business cards, trade show booth fees, SEO services, PR agency fees, promotional merchandise, influencer payments for promotion, direct mail campaigns, billboard ads, podcast sponsorships.
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receiptor-ai/bookkeeping-skills · 8 stars · license MIT · pushed 2026-10-22 · branch main

API

GET https://markdownregistry.com/api/v1/artifacts/art_o7bijsgaxqyhwqjg
GET https://markdownregistry.com/api/v1/resolve?ref=receiptor-ai/bookkeeping-skills/schedule-c-categories
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