AmyC
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If the T shirt business was reported on her personal return, it may not be necessary.  Sch C businesses are constantly changing so dropping it would have no effect. However, the filing requirement are based on the gross income, not the net. Please see Who Should File a Tax Return for your situation.

 

If the IRS later decides the business was a hobby, then expenses would be disallowed with a tax due on the new income.

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