Question
Deduction for Audition (Performing Artists)
Hello,
I file as a sole proprietor and I am self-employed as a musician. Every year I file a schedule C. I take auditions for orchestras but they are for full-time jobs (as a musician) and would have me on payroll, not as an independent contractor. Therefore, I would receive a w2 instead of a 1099.
Is an audition for such a position not deductible? Technically, it is still the same business (music) but were I to win the job I would not put this income in my schedule C. Thanks in advance.
