Hobbies that make money are wonderful but taking a tax deduction for that hobby is even better.  The more tax deductions you take against your hobby income the less you owe for taxes.

However, the IRS is cracking down on taxpayers taking large losses on “hobby income” to lower their overall tax payment.  Tax tips when turning your hobby into a business:

• Do not take huge losses year after year – a true business should make some profit
• Keep detailed records
• Time income and expenses for tax planning
• Do the hobby full time
• Write a business plan
• Hire experts and increase your expertise

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