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Hobby or Business? Defining your Equine Venture
by: Kristen Wilson, University of Maryland
According to the Internal Revenue Service, if your main objective is to make a profit, then you are considered a legitimate business. Many people involved within the horse industry often do not view their small horse operation as a business. They are surprised to learn that you do not have to own a large facility or have several years of experience to be ...
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