$520 per return, assessed towards the taxpayer $2,120 per return, assessed towards the paid tax preparer $2,120 per return, assessed towards the taxpayer Mark for follow up Question 14 of 15. When a taxpayer receives more EITC after adding a Schedule C to their return than they would have received without it, the Tax Professional must Document in EITC Notes the amount of ETC with and without Schedule Cand advise the taxpayer that they are likely candidate for an audit Omit Schedule from the return and include the income on Form 1040, line 21, as nonemployee compensation not subject to self-employment tax Apply sound judgment and common sense to the information provided and provide question and answer documentation to show the questions asked and the taxpayer's responses Not include expenses on the Schedule C by making an adjustment to the income reported on the Schedule Mark for follow up