https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/no-in-most-cases-you-do-not-have-to-file-for-the-busines/01/433362#M178469 <P>No, in most cases you do not have to file for the business. But, if it was a legitimate attempt at a profit-seeking venture, you can write off up to $5,000 in start up costs.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:54:48 GMT Ashby 2019-06-04T21:54:48Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-have-to-file-taxes-for-a-business-i-tried-to-start-up-last-year/01/433354#M178465 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:54:46 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-have-to-file-taxes-for-a-business-i-tried-to-start-up-last-year/01/433354#M178465 moczydlowski 2019-06-04T21:54:46Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/no-in-most-cases-you-do-not-have-to-file-for-the-busines/01/433362#M178469 <P>No, in most cases you do not have to file for the business. But, if it was a legitimate attempt at a profit-seeking venture, you can write off up to $5,000 in start up costs.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:54:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/no-in-most-cases-you-do-not-have-to-file-for-the-busines/01/433362#M178469 Ashby 2019-06-04T21:54:48Z