Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.kneadapp.co/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Overview
Knead organizes your spending into categories, and each category is mapped to a line on the IRS Schedule C — the form sole proprietors use to report business income and expenses. Getting this mapping right is what makes your Schedule C worksheet accurate at tax time, so it’s worth a quick review.Where to Find Category Mappings
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Categories to open
/settings/categories.
How Each Category Maps
In the Category mappings card, every row has:- The category name
- A COGS checkbox
- A Line N dropdown for the Schedule C line
- A Save button (disabled until you change something; you’ll see a “Updated ” toast when it saves)
COGS vs. Operating Expenses
The COGS checkbox decides where a category lands on your Schedule C:| COGS checkbox | Schedule C section | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Checked | Part III — Cost of Goods Sold | Direct costs of making your product (ingredients, packaging) |
| Unchecked | Part II — Operating Expenses | Running the business (marketing, software, insurance) |
Default Categories
The first time you record an expense, Knead seeds a set of default categories already mapped to sensible lines. For example:| Category | Schedule C line | COGS? |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Line 36 | Yes |
| Packaging Supplies | Line 22 | No |
| Utilities | Line 25 | No |
| Marketing & Advertising | Line 8 | No |
| Payment Processing Fees | Line 10 | No |
| Insurance | Line 15 | No |
| Contract Labor | Line 11 | No |
| Travel | Line 24a | No |
| Meals | Line 24b | No |
| Software & Subscriptions | Line 27a | No |
Good to know: Correct mapping is what makes the Schedule C worksheet add up correctly. If a category is mapped to the wrong line, those expenses land in the wrong place on your worksheet.
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