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Self employed
Hi timmix,
I assume you are asking if you need to report anything on your tax return?
First of all, let me clarify the hobby rules. Taxpayers who make money from a hobby must report that income on their tax return. If someone has a business, they operate the business to make a profit. Taxpayers should consider IRS factors when determining whether their activity is a business or a hobby. They should base their determination on all the facts and circumstances of their activity. You can review the nine factors here:
Assuming that you are not operating as a business per the IRS guidelines, you'll want to keep in mind that you will need to determine the basis of the item. This will determine if you made a profit on the sale. The basis is usually what you paid for it, including what it cost to fix it. If you sell an item for more than your cost basis, you have to report the profit as a capital gain on your tax return. If you sell an item for a loss, the loss is not deductible.
Take a look at the link below for more details:
Do I have to report personal item that I sold?