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Accounting & BookkeepingTax Preparation & Strategy (new)3MediumSolo Operator$ implied

Unable to find clear instructions on which line of Form 1040 to report Schedule C income when filing paper tax returns.

Existing tutorials and guides focus on software filers and skip the specific line number needed for paper filing.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 7, 2026

Workarounds Described

watches multiple videos and reads docs but still can't find the line number

Implied Software Gaps

A tax prep app that gives explicit form line numbers for paper filers, not just software integrations

App Concept

PaperTax Pilot

A guided tax preparation tool for sole proprietors who file paper returns. It provides step-by-step line-by-line instructions, pre-filled forms, and a checklist to ensure nothing is missed, eliminating the confusion of video tutorials.

Key Features

Line-by-line mapping of Schedule C to Form 1040
Printable PDF checklist with filled examples
Video clips for each major step
Recent IRS form updates automatically applied

Target Users: Sole proprietors / independent contractors who file paper Schedule C with Form 1040, often older or less tech-savvy, operating in any industry.

Revenue Model: $19 one-time download or $5 per filing season access

Existing Solutions Mentioned

YouTube videosdocs

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