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posted Mar 16, 2020 8:07:25 PM

I started a home-based business in late 2019 and had some expenses but didn't make any money yet. Can I still claim the expenses on our joint tax return?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2020 8:26:04 PM

If your business was active in 2019, you can claim ordinary and necessary expenses in 2019 even if you do not yet have any income.