Schedule C-EZ (Form 1040) can be used in place of Schedule C only if the following apply:
- You had business expenses of $5,000 or less
- You use the cash method of accounting
- You did not have an inventory at any time during the year
- You did not have a net loss from your business
- Had only one business as either a sole proprietor or statutory employee
And:
- You had no employees during the year
- You are not required to file Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization, for this business. See the instructions for Schedule C, line 13, on page C-4 to find out if you must file
- You do not deduct expenses for business use of your home
- You do not have prior year unallowed passive activity losses from this business


