Yes, you can file an activity on Schedule C without having a business entity set up, but you must meet the standard of being a business rather than a hobby.
The IRS looks at several factors when classifying an activity as a business such as:
- Whether the taxpayer carries out the activity in a businesslike manner and maintains complete and accurate books and records.
- Whether the time and effort the taxpayer puts into the activity show they intend to make it profitable.
- Whether they depend on income from the activity for their livelihood.
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