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If you entered into this activity as a trade or business (e.g., with a profit motive) and you were not an employee for this activity, then you can qualify for the QBI deduction. 

 

A qualified trade or business means any trade or business other than the trade or business of performing services as an employee.

 

• Includes an activity that is treated as a trade or business for all relevant federal income tax purposes.

• Includes certain rental real estate activities.

• A taxpayer may have multiple trades or businesses.

 

To learn more about QBI, click here.

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