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February 28, 2024
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Consulting business

  • February 28, 2024
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I started my business in 2022 and did not have any  business income for tax year 22 and  23.   Since this is the second year, I am claiming a loss TurboTax says I’m at medium risk for audit.  If I don’t have any income for 2024  can I still continue to claim a loss on my tax returns without being audited ?

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February 28, 2024

After three years as a business losing money you no longer have a business, you have a hobby.  Businesses are created and used as a way to make money.  It's why they're on your tax return.  Hobbies you do for fun and if they cost you money it's ok.

 

If this business is still losing money for you in 2024 I would call it a day.

 

@Liz_D 

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