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Mission to Mars is a Hobby

Mission to Mars is a Hobby

TaxTV Staff March 22, 2012 0

One taxpayers attempt to be a part of Mars exploration was held to be a hobby and not a business. Mars Advanced Exploration & Development, Inc. (MAXD) was started in 2003 to development technologies

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Dragster Spins Out Before Tax Court

Dragster Spins Out Before Tax Court

TaxTV Staff March 14, 2012 1

A weekend drag racer failed to show that he was engaged in a business enterprise and was denied business expense deductions, but his wife’s horse breeding business did qualify. With a 1986 Chevrolet Rally

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A hobby or a business activity?

A hobby or a business activity?

TaxTV Staff March 13, 2012 2

Top Takeaways 1: Hobby is something you pursue without expecting to make a taxable profit There are many factors considered by the IRS when deciding whether certain activities are a business or a hobby. 

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Is Your Venture a Business or Hobby?

Is Your Venture a Business or Hobby?

TaxTV Staff February 29, 2012 4

Many people dream of turning a pastime they have always enjoyed into a business venture. What are some of the federal tax implications? In general, an activity qualifies as a business if it is

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