Hi, PBCool,
LoriLeighEA isn't available right now, so I am jumping in to see if I can help.
Here is another reference from the IRS as to whether you have a business or a hobby. What you're describing here sounds like you have an intent to earn a profit and likely meet the other definitions of a trade or business, so you would likely file a Schedule C with your Form 1040 as previously indicated (unless you made an election to be treated as another type of business---unlikely and you would know it if you did).
As to whether your income from Social Security is reduced, it depends on what type of Social Security income you have. If, for example, your income is SSI, you may have an income reporting obligation and benefits could be reduced. If your income is traditional retirement income, your benefits won't be reduced because of your other earned income, but you might be taxed on some of your social security (up to 85%). If you are at all in doubt about whether you have to report your income to the Social Security Administration, you should reach out to them directly, as that question is beyond TurboTax's ability to decide.
This article from the AARP does a great job of explaining how Social Security income is taxed.
Hope this helps! Good luck with the kittens!
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Karen
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