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posted Jun 3, 2019 12:18:13 PM

I’m a teacher as my main income but I started painting (artist) again I have had several shows with no sales but want to deduct my supplies which turbo tax to buy

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 12:18:15 PM

If you are going to use the TurboTax online product, you would need to buy TurboTax Self-Employed.

If you are going to use the TurboTax desktop product, you would need to buy Turbo Tax Home and Business.  

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 12:18:14 PM

Is this a business or a hobby?   If a business, and there is no income, then if the IRS questions the expenses, it might be difficult to prove to them that is an actual business.

Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 12:18:15 PM

If you are going to use the TurboTax online product, you would need to buy TurboTax Self-Employed.

If you are going to use the TurboTax desktop product, you would need to buy Turbo Tax Home and Business.