MaryK4
Expert Alumni

Business & farm

Probably not. Under IRC section 162, an activity qualifies as a trade or business if your primary purpose for engaging in the activity is for income or profit and you’re involved in the activity with continuity and regularity.  An internship is not intended to be continuous activity. 

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