is a pre-revenue startup (c corp) that is actively looking for investor funds to develop service/product (no active service/product yet) is in "active trade or business" under IRS tax rules?
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Yes. "Creating an active trade or business" is pretty much inherent in the definition of start-up costs. Please feel free to post any additional details or questions in the comment section.
"Business start-up and organizational costs are generally capital expenditures. However, you can elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred after October 22, 2004. The $5,000 deduction is reduced by the amount your total start-up or organizational costs exceed $50,000. Any remaining costs must be amortized.
Start-up costs include any amounts paid or incurred in connection with creating an active trade or business or investigating the creation or acquisition of an active trade or business. Organizational costs include the costs of creating a corporation. "
Note: You can elect to deduct or amortize certain business start-up costs. Refer to chapters 7 and 8 of Publication 535, Business Expenses.
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