IRS Form 1040 Schedule C Reference

IRS Schedule C Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes

Search and crosswalk 403 official IRS Principal Business Activity codes mapped across 976 U.S. Census 2022 NAICS industries for sole proprietors, LLCs, and corporate tax returns.

Registry Reference Definition

An IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) code is a six-digit classification number derived from the U.S. NAICS taxonomy that sole proprietors, LLCs, and corporations must report on federal tax returns. On IRS Form 1040 Schedule C, your PBA code is declared in Box B to categorize your primary revenue source for IRS statistical auditing and compliance monitoring. The IRS maintains 403 distinct PBA codes mapped across 976 active 2022 NAICS industries, using exact 1:1 matches for standard trades and rolled-up group codes for specialized sub-sectors.

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Interactive PBA Code & NAICS Lookup

Showing 403 IRS PBA codes grouped across 19 economic sectors.

Complete IRS Schedule C PBA Directory & NAICS Crosswalk

Sector 11 — Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

21 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 111100 8 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Soybean Farming Group

PBA 111210 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Potato Farming Group

PBA 111300 9 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Orange Groves Group

PBA 111400 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Mushroom Production Group

PBA 111900 7 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Tobacco Farming Group

PBA 112111 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming Group

PBA 112112 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cattle Feedlots Group

PBA 112120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Dairy Cattle and Milk Production Group

PBA 112210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hog and Pig Farming Group

PBA 112300 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Chicken Egg Production Group

PBA 112400 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sheep Farming Group

PBA 112510 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries Group

PBA 112900 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Apiculture Group

PBA 113110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Timber Tract Operations Group

PBA 113210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products Group

PBA 113310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Logging Group

PBA 114110 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Finfish Fishing Group

PBA 114210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hunting and Trapping Group

PBA 115210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Support Activities for Animal Production Group

PBA 115310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Support Activities for Forestry Group

Sector 21 — Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

8 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 211120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Crude Petroleum Extraction Group

PBA 211130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Natural Gas Extraction Group

PBA 212110 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Surface Coal Mining Group

PBA 212200 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Iron Ore Mining Group

PBA 212320 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Construction Sand and Gravel Mining Group

PBA 212390 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Group

Sector 22 — Utilities

3 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 221210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Natural Gas Distribution Group

PBA 221300 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Group

Sector 23 — Construction

12 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 236110 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) Group

PBA 236200 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Industrial Building Construction Group

PBA 237100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction Group

PBA 237210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Land Subdivision Group

PBA 237310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Group

PBA 237990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Group

PBA 238210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Group

PBA 238220 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors Group

PBA 238290 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Building Equipment Contractors Group

PBA 238300 6 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Drywall and Insulation Contractors Group

PBA 238900 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Site Preparation Contractors Group

Sector 31-33 — Manufacturing

87 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 311110 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing Group

PBA 311400 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing Group

PBA 311500 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Fluid Milk Manufacturing Group

PBA 311610 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering Group

PBA 311710 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging Group

PBA 312110 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Soft Drink Manufacturing Group

PBA 312120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Breweries Group

PBA 312130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Wineries Group

PBA 312140 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Distilleries Group

PBA 312200 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Tobacco Manufacturing Group

PBA 313000 7 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills Group

PBA 315100 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Apparel Knitting Mills Group

PBA 315210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors Group

PBA 315250 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) Group

PBA 315990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing Group

PBA 316110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing Group

PBA 316210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Footwear Manufacturing Group

PBA 316990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing Group

PBA 321110 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sawmills Group

PBA 321210 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing Group

PBA 322100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pulp Mills Group

PBA 323100 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) Group

PBA 324110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Petroleum Refineries Group

PBA 324120 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing Group

PBA 324190 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing Group

PBA 325200 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Group

PBA 325300 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing Group

PBA 325410 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing Group

PBA 325500 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Paint and Coating Manufacturing Group

PBA 325600 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing Group

PBA 326200 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) Group

PBA 327100 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing Group

PBA 327300 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cement Manufacturing Group

PBA 327400 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Lime Manufacturing Group

PBA 331110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing Group

PBA 331200 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel Group

PBA 331310 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production Group

PBA 332110 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Iron and Steel Forging Group

PBA 332210 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing Group

PBA 332400 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Group

PBA 332510 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hardware Manufacturing Group

PBA 332610 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Spring Manufacturing Group

PBA 332700 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Machine Shops Group

PBA 333200 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Food Product Machinery Manufacturing Group

PBA 333310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Group

PBA 334110 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Electronic Computer Manufacturing Group

PBA 334310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing Group

PBA 334610 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Group

PBA 335200 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing Group

PBA 335310 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing Group

PBA 336100 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Group

PBA 336210 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing Group

PBA 336510 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing Group

PBA 336610 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Ship Building and Repairing Group

PBA 336990 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing Group

PBA 339110 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Group

Sector 42 — Wholesale Trade

28 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 423100 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423200 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Furniture Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423500 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423600 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423910 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423920 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423930 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423940 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 423990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424300 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424500 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424600 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424700 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals Group

PBA 424800 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424910 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424920 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424930 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424940 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424950 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 424990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Group

PBA 425120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Group

Sector 44-45 — Retail Trade

51 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 441110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: New Car Dealers Group

PBA 441120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Used Car Dealers Group

PBA 441210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Recreational Vehicle Dealers Group

PBA 441222 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Boat Dealers Group

PBA 441227 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers Group

PBA 441300 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers Group

PBA 444110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Home Centers Group

PBA 444120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Paint and Wallpaper Retailers Group

PBA 444140 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hardware Retailers Group

PBA 444180 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Building Material Dealers Group

PBA 444200 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Outdoor Power Equipment Retailers Group

PBA 445110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) Group

PBA 445131 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Convenience Retailers Group

PBA 445132 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Vending Machine Operators Group

PBA 445230 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Fruit and Vegetable Retailers Group

PBA 445240 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Meat Retailers Group

PBA 445250 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Fish and Seafood Retailers Group

PBA 445291 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Baked Goods Retailers Group

PBA 445292 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Confectionery and Nut Retailers Group

PBA 445298 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Specialty Food Retailers Group

PBA 445320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers Group

PBA 449110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Furniture Retailers Group

PBA 449121 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Floor Covering Retailers Group

PBA 449122 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Window Treatment Retailers Group

PBA 449129 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Home Furnishings Retailers Group

PBA 449210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Electronics and Appliance Retailers Group

PBA 455110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Department Stores Group

PBA 455210 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters Group

PBA 456110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pharmacies and Drug Retailers Group

PBA 456120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers Group

PBA 456130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Optical Goods Retailers Group

PBA 456190 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Food (Health) Supplement Retailers Group

PBA 457100 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores Group

PBA 457210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Fuel Dealers Group

PBA 458110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers Group

PBA 458210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Shoe Retailers Group

PBA 458310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Jewelry Retailers Group

PBA 458320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers Group

PBA 459110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sporting Goods Retailers Group

PBA 459120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers Group

PBA 459130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers Group

PBA 459140 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers Group

PBA 459210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Book Retailers and News Dealers Group

PBA 459310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Florists Group

PBA 459410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers Group

PBA 459420 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers Group

PBA 459510 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Used Merchandise Retailers Group

PBA 459910 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers Group

PBA 459920 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Art Dealers Group

PBA 459930 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers Group

PBA 459990 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers Group

Sector 48-49 — Transportation and Warehousing

25 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 482110 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Line-Haul Railroads Group

PBA 484110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: General Freight Trucking, Local Group

PBA 484120 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload Group

PBA 484200 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Used Household and Office Goods Moving Group

PBA 485110 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Mixed Mode Transit Systems Group

PBA 485210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation Group

PBA 485310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Taxi and Ridesharing Services Group

PBA 485320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Limousine Service Group

PBA 485410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: School and Employee Bus Transportation Group

PBA 485510 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Charter Bus Industry Group

PBA 485990 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Special Needs Transportation Group

PBA 486000 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil Group

PBA 487000 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land Group

PBA 488100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Air Traffic Control Group

PBA 488210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Support Activities for Rail Transportation Group

PBA 488300 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Port and Harbor Operations Group

PBA 488410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Motor Vehicle Towing Group

PBA 488490 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation Group

PBA 488510 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Freight Transportation Arrangement Group

PBA 488990 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Packing and Crating Group

PBA 492110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Couriers and Express Delivery Services Group

PBA 492210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Local Messengers and Local Delivery Group

PBA 493100 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: General Warehousing and Storage Group

Sector 51 — Information

13 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 512200 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Music Publishers Group

PBA 513110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Newspaper Publishers Group

PBA 513120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Periodical Publishers Group

PBA 513130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Book Publishers Group

PBA 513140 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Directory and Mailing List Publishers Group

PBA 513190 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Greeting Card Publishers Group

PBA 513210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Software Publishers Group

PBA 516100 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Radio Broadcasting Stations Group

PBA 516210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers Group

PBA 518210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services Group

PBA 519200 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Libraries and Archives Group

Sector 52 — Finance and Insurance

21 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 522110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Commercial Banking Group

PBA 522130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Credit Unions Group

PBA 522180 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation Group

PBA 522210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Credit Card Issuing Group

PBA 522220 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sales Financing Group

PBA 522291 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Consumer Lending Group

PBA 522292 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Real Estate Credit Group

PBA 522299 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation Group

PBA 522300 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers Group

PBA 523150 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation Group

PBA 523160 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Commodity Contracts Intermediation Group

PBA 523210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Securities and Commodity Exchanges Group

PBA 523900 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Miscellaneous Intermediation Group

PBA 524110 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Direct Life Insurance Carriers Group

PBA 524120 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers Group

PBA 524210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages Group

PBA 525100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pension Funds Group

PBA 525910 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Open-End Investment Funds Group

PBA 525920 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts Group

PBA 525990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Financial Vehicles Group

Sector 53 — Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

18 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 531110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings Group

PBA 531120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) Group

PBA 531130 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units Group

PBA 531190 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Lessors of Other Real Estate Property Group

PBA 531210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers Group

PBA 531310 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Residential Property Managers Group

PBA 531320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Real Estate Appraisers Group

PBA 531390 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Activities Related to Real Estate Group

PBA 532100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Passenger Car Rental Group

PBA 532210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental Group

PBA 532281 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Formal Wear and Costume Rental Group

PBA 532282 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Video Tape and Disc Rental Group

PBA 532283 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Home Health Equipment Rental Group

PBA 532284 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Recreational Goods Rental Group

PBA 532289 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Consumer Goods Rental Group

PBA 532310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: General Rental Centers Group

PBA 533110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) Group

Sector 54 — Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

27 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 541110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Lawyers Group

PBA 541190 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Title Abstract and Settlement Offices Group

PBA 541211 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Certified Public Accountants Group

PBA 541213 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Tax Preparation Services Group

PBA 541214 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Payroll Services Group

PBA 541219 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Accounting Services Group

PBA 541310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Architectural Services Group

PBA 541320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Landscape Architectural Services Group

PBA 541330 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Engineering Services Group

PBA 541340 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Drafting Services Group

PBA 541350 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Building Inspection Services Group

PBA 541360 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services Group

PBA 541370 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services Group

PBA 541380 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Testing Laboratories and Services Group

PBA 541400 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Interior Design Services Group

PBA 541511 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Custom Computer Programming Services Group

PBA 541512 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Computer Systems Design Services Group

PBA 541513 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Computer Facilities Management Services Group

PBA 541519 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Computer Related Services Group

PBA 541910 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling Group

PBA 541920 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Photography Studios, Portrait Group

PBA 541930 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Translation and Interpretation Services Group

PBA 541940 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Veterinary Services Group

PBA 541990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Group

Sector 55 — Management of Companies and Enterprises

2 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 551111 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Bank Holding Companies Group

PBA 551112 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Other Holding Companies Group

Sector 56 — Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

18 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 561110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Office Administrative Services Group

PBA 561210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Facilities Support Services Group

PBA 561300 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Employment Placement Agencies Group

PBA 561410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Document Preparation Services Group

PBA 561420 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Telephone Answering Services Group

PBA 561430 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Private Mail Centers Group

PBA 561440 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Collection Agencies Group

PBA 561450 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Credit Bureaus Group

PBA 561490 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Repossession Services Group

PBA 561500 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Travel Agencies Group

PBA 561600 5 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Investigation and Personal Background Check Services Group

PBA 561710 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Exterminating and Pest Control Services Group

PBA 561720 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Janitorial Services Group

PBA 561730 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Landscaping Services Group

PBA 561740 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services Group

PBA 561790 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Group

PBA 561900 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Packaging and Labeling Services Group

Sector 62 — Health Care and Social Assistance

24 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 621111 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) Group

PBA 621112 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists Group

PBA 621210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Dentists Group

PBA 621310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Chiropractors Group

PBA 621320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Optometrists Group

PBA 621330 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) Group

PBA 621340 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists Group

PBA 621391 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of Podiatrists Group

PBA 621399 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners Group

PBA 621410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Family Planning Centers Group

PBA 621420 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers Group

PBA 621491 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: HMO Medical Centers Group

PBA 621492 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Kidney Dialysis Centers Group

PBA 621493 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers Group

PBA 621498 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Outpatient Care Centers Group

PBA 621510 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Medical Laboratories Group

PBA 621610 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Home Health Care Services Group

PBA 621900 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Ambulance Services Group

PBA 622000 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Group

PBA 624100 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Child and Youth Services Group

PBA 624200 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Community Food Services Group

PBA 624310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Vocational Rehabilitation Services Group

PBA 624410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Child Care Services Group

Sector 71 — Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

9 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 711100 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters Group

PBA 711210 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Sports Teams and Clubs Group

PBA 711300 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities Group

PBA 711410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures Group

PBA 711510 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Group

PBA 712100 4 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Museums Group

PBA 713100 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Amusement and Theme Parks Group

PBA 713200 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Casinos (except Casino Hotels) Group

PBA 713900 6 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Golf Courses and Country Clubs Group

Sector 72 — Accommodation and Food Services

12 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 721110 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels Group

PBA 721120 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Casino Hotels Group

PBA 721191 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Bed-and-Breakfast Inns Group

PBA 721199 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Traveler Accommodation Group

PBA 721210 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds Group

PBA 721310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps Group

PBA 722300 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Food Service Contractors Group

PBA 722410 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) Group

PBA 722511 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Full-Service Restaurants Group

PBA 722513 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Limited-Service Restaurants Group

PBA 722514 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets Group

PBA 722515 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Group

Sector 81 — Other Services (except Public Administration)

23 IRS PBA Codes
PBA 811110 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: General Automotive Repair Group

PBA 811120 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance Group

PBA 811190 3 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops Group

PBA 811210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Group

PBA 811310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Group

PBA 811410 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance Group

PBA 811420 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Reupholstery and Furniture Repair Group

PBA 811430 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Footwear and Leather Goods Repair Group

PBA 811490 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance Group

PBA 812111 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Barber Shops Group

PBA 812112 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Beauty Salons Group

PBA 812113 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Nail Salons Group

PBA 812190 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Diet and Weight Reducing Centers Group

PBA 812210 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Funeral Homes and Funeral Services Group

PBA 812220 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Cemeteries and Crematories Group

PBA 812310 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners Group

PBA 812320 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) Group

PBA 812330 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Linen Supply Group

PBA 812910 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services Group

PBA 812920 2 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour) Group

PBA 812930 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: Parking Lots and Garages Group

PBA 812990 1 NAICS Mapped

IRS Activity: All Other Personal Services Group

Understanding IRS Schedule C Business Activity Codes

IRS Form 1040 Schedule C Box B

Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs must declare a 6-digit Principal Business Activity code in Box B of Schedule C. This code establishes your business sector for IRS statistical modeling. Learn more about SBA Size Standards and Tax Filing Alignments.

Exact 1:1 vs. Rolled-Up Mappings

Out of 1,012 Census NAICS codes, 222 match an IRS PBA code exactly 1:1. The remaining 754 specialized NAICS codes roll up into broader PBA group codes ending in '00'. Explore specific industry codes like NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming) or NAICS 236220 (Commercial Construction).

Multi-Revenue Business Rules

If your business operates across multiple trades, select the PBA code that represents the highest percentage of your total gross receipts. Use our Smart Code Finder or browse Reverse Industry Classifications to verify secondary activities.

Related Classification & Compliance Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions (IRS Schedule C & PBA Codes)

What is an IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) code?
An IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) code is a six-digit classification number derived from the official U.S. Census NAICS taxonomy that businesses must report on federal tax returns. It categorizes a business's primary trade or service to enable the IRS to analyze economic trends and conduct statistical audit comparisons across industry sectors.
Where do I enter the PBA code on IRS Form 1040 Schedule C?
Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs enter their six-digit Principal Business Activity code in Box B of IRS Form 1040 Schedule C, located at the top of the form directly beneath the business name and address fields.
What is the difference between an IRS PBA code and a Census NAICS code?
While IRS PBA codes are based directly on the 6-digit NAICS framework, the IRS simplifies the taxonomy by consolidating specialized NAICS sub-industries into broader category codes (often ending in '00'). As a result, 1,012 Census NAICS 2022 industries collapse into 403 distinct IRS PBA codes.
Why does the IRS use 'rolled-up' PBA codes instead of exact 6-digit NAICS codes?
The IRS uses rolled-up PBA codes to group related commercial activities into broader administrative buckets. For example, custom computer programming (NAICS 541511), systems design (NAICS 541512), and facilities management (NAICS 541513) are all reported under rolled-up IRS PBA code 541510.
How do I select the correct Schedule C code if my business has multiple revenue streams?
According to IRS Schedule C instructions, if your business generates revenue from more than one commercial activity, you must report the PBA code corresponding to the principal business activity that accounts for the highest percentage of your total gross receipts or gross sales.
What happens if my exact 6-digit NAICS code is not listed in the IRS Schedule C instructions?
If your exact 6-digit NAICS code is not listed as a 1:1 PBA code, you must locate the broader rolled-up PBA code that encompasses your industry group. Using our reference index above, searching your exact 6-digit NAICS code will instantly reveal its corresponding official IRS PBA code.
Can reporting an incorrect Schedule C business activity code trigger an IRS audit?
Yes. Misclassifying your principal business activity code can misalign your return with IRS National Research Program statistical audit parameters. If your reported deductions or income ratios diverge significantly from the statistical norm for your declared PBA code, it may increase automated return scoring for audit examination.
Do LLCs, S-Corporations, and C-Corporations use the same PBA codes as Schedule C filers?
Yes. The IRS uses the exact same list of Principal Business Activity codes across all business entity types. Single-member LLCs report on Schedule C (Form 1040 Box B), partnerships and multi-member LLCs report on Form 1065 (Box K), C-Corporations report on Form 1120 (Schedule K Line 2a), and S-Corporations report on Form 1120-S (Box B).
How often does the IRS update the Principal Business Activity code list?
The IRS updates its Principal Business Activity code list periodically to align with the five-year revision cycle of the U.S. Census Bureau NAICS manual. The current PBA structure incorporates the 2022 NAICS revisions for modern digital, technical, and service industries.

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