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‎June 6, 2019 4:32 AM
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Do I need a business license to claim a small business

 
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‎June 6, 2019 4:32 AM

Do I need a business license to claim a small business

No. If you had a business in 2016, and you didn't set up your business as a corporation or partnership, you would be considered a sole proprietor, and you would file a Schedule C  for your business with your regular income tax return.

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