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Re: Question on the IRS and chipping
In Response To: Re: My Recent Experience ()

My understanding is unless you are making a profit selling your chips, you don't have to report it as a business. And in fact the IRS won't let you take the loss in your "business" unless you make a profit, at least some years. The IRS would consider most chip dealers who don't make a profit as hobbyists. For many who sell an occasional chip on Ebay, the costs more than outweigh any profit. If someone spends $50 in gas and $75 for a hotel room and then sells five chips on Ebay for a profit of $2 each, you're left with a loss of $115. Anyone have a different take on this?

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other seller costs
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The costs are even higher for seller when you...
And of course if you factor in...
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Extra! Jeez, after reading... (Note to all eBayers!)
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I am just ready to hit 500 sitting at 490
Jim, see my post below to Steve.
I just went over 600 on my eBay feedback
Jay...did you have something to say??? grin
VERY good point, Steve!!
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Of course sometimes the IRS audit
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Re: Question on the IRS and chipping
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Here's what the IRS site says...
Thanks Will - I go along with that
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That's good to know, Mr. P. Thanks! grin
Re: Question on the IRS and chipping
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Re: You've just nailed it Dave ....
Nice explanation, Dave....
That's why you should use 2Chippers! grin
Very Well Done A+
Long way to go for a free plug!
It didn't start out that way...

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