My husband and I used to be self employed. He is now retired and I no longer have my business. Should I fill out the tax form for self employed?

I'm not self employed now but I still have business losses I can claim. Should I use the regular tax form or the form for self employment?

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Mar 8, 2025 1:50:07 PM

No, you don't need to use the self-employment form if you no longer have a business. The loss will still exist, and be applied to your other income, or carried forward 20 years.

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My husband and I used to be self employed. He is now retired and I no longer have my business. Should I fill out the tax form for self employed?