TurboTax Home & Business (Desktop / Download)
For sole proprietors and freelancers who file Schedule C.
Approximate Federal + State download price; includes 5 federal e-files. State e-file may be extra. Confirm on the official site or retailer.
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Key features
- Everything in Premier desktop
- Self-employment income and expenses (Schedule C)
- Home-office, vehicle, and asset-depreciation deductions
- Help issuing 1099-NEC/1099-MISC to contractors
- Industry-specific deduction guidance; 5 federal e-files
Specifications
| Platform | Desktop (Windows / Mac download or CD) |
|---|---|
| Federal e-files included | 5 |
| State included | Often one state download |
| Self-employment (Schedule C) | Included |
| Investments / rental | Included |
| Corporate/partnership returns | Use TurboTax Business |
Pros
- ✓Complete coverage if you're a sole proprietor
- ✓Strong tools for business expenses and assets
- ✓Combines your personal and business taxes in one return
Cons
- ✕Not for S-corps or partnerships (you'll need TurboTax Business)
- ✕State e-file may be extra
- ✕The most expensive personal desktop edition
The self-employed desktop choice
Home & Business is the desktop counterpart to the self-employment coverage you get in online Premium. It's built for sole proprietors, freelancers, consultants, and single-member LLCs who report business income and expenses on Schedule C as part of their personal return. You get home-office and vehicle deductions, asset depreciation, and even help preparing 1099 forms for the contractors you paid.
Just know the boundary here: if your business is a separate legal entity — an S-corporation, C-corporation, partnership, or multi-member LLC — you'll need TurboTax Business, a different product that files entity returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065).
Frequently asked questions
Is Home & Business the same as TurboTax Business?＋
No. Home & Business is for self-employed individuals filing Schedule C on a personal return. TurboTax Business is a separate product for corporations, partnerships, and multi-member LLCs.
Can I deduct my home office with this edition?＋
Yes. Home & Business includes guidance for the home-office deduction, vehicle expenses, and depreciation of your business assets.
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