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Old 05-21-2012, 04:06 PM   #7
Julie Jordan
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Default Re: Help: Self Employ. Tax on Race Purses

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Originally Posted by 163Vsg View Post
The way you have prepared the return the IRS is correct. You should file an amended return reporting the earnings on Schedule C and taking expenses up to the extent of the income. You are making the election that this is a hobby which limits the expenses to the extent of your earnings.

D. Marshall, III CPA
I disagree with this. As a hobby, the expenses would go on his Schedule A, not Schedule C. The income is reported on page 1, Form 1040. You would only file Schedule C if the premise is the activity is for profit.
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