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Business & farm
You are required to report all your income and expenses for your business and keep records and receipts of such. As long as you have done this, there is nothing to worry about.
Business expenses must be ordinary and necessary for your type of business. As long as you are not deducting frivolous expenses, there is nothing to worry about.
Businesses sometimes don't make a profit. As long as you are in business with the expectation of making a profit, again, there is nothing to worry about.
You said you have never taken a loss before, which is good. Typically the IRS looks at a five-year period. If you have losses for more than three out of five years, it could be reviewed to determine if the activity is being carried on as a business or a hobby.
Nothing with the IRS is guaranteed. What you described does not raise a red flag, but that does not mean your return could not be pulled randomly.
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