While you might not have been u201cactiveu201d throughout the year, by filing a u201cno activityu201d return you may be throwing away potential deductions! u00a0Most businesses (even unprofitable ones) will have some form of expenses u2023 think tax prep fees, taxes, filing fees, home office, phone, etc.u00a0 Donu2019t miss out on your chance to preserve these valuable deductions.u00a0 You can carry these forward to more profitable years by using the Net Operating Loss Carry-forward rules.u00a0 But you must report them to take advantage of this break.u00a0If you honestly did not have any expenses or income during the tax year, simply file form 1120 by the due date (no later than 2 and one half months after the close of the business tax year u2023 March 15 for calendar year businesses).u00a0 Complete sections A-E on the front page of the return and make sure you sign the bottom u2023 thatu2019s it!