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April 16, 2026
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filing for my child, how do I put expenses for his 4h project/hobby to reduce taxable income that is not self employment tax

  • April 16, 2026
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LenaH
Employee Tax Expert
Employee Tax Expert
April 17, 2026

If your child's income is considered hobby income, you cannot deduct expenses to reduce their taxable income. You can only deduct expenses on a Schedule C when the income is from a business with an intent to make a profit. 

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