How do I set up a monthly profit and loss statement for my small consulting business?

Thanks for visiting the Community, @tim163. I'll make sure you can set up a monthly profit and loss statement in QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE).

You can utilize the Over time by month option to show the profit and loss for the current and previous months. Here's how:

1. In QBSE, go to the Reports menu to open the Reports window.
2. Choose Over time by month from the drop-down menu next to Profit and loss.
   
3. Click the View button.
4. Use the arrow below the report to view the reports from the previous months.
   

Also, you can use the Custom date option to filter the report by month, then export/download it manually. Here's how:

1. Go to the Reports menu to open the Reports page.
2. Choose the Custom date from the drop-down menu next to Profit and loss.
   
3. Enter the Start and End date. then click Apply.
4. Click the View button.
   
5. Select the Download beside the Print icon.

I'm also including these articles that you can read for guidance in filing your taxes in the future:

• QuickBooks Self-Employed annual tax guide
• Get quarterly and annual tax info from QuickBooks Self-Employed

Please leave a comment below if you have any questions or concerns about running reports in QBSE. I'm more than happy to answer them. Have a great day!