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As DianeW explains, this would be considered a hobby, and the selection of a hobby is appropriate and allowable.

 

"Yes.  If this is not a business, you are not engaged in the activity for a profit-seeking venture and you consider it a hobby then you can treat it and list it as a hobby.  As a hobby, any expenses involved with it would be used on itemized deductions if you can use that.  These expenses would be subject to a 2% reduction of the adjusted gross income (AGI) and only the excess would be added to your other itemized deductions."

 

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