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Old 12-14-2005, 07:54 AM
Nightwish Nightwish is offline
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Default Re: The Tax Man Cometh

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To file as a pro dont you have to have won in 3 of the last 5 years?

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This is only necessary if you are going to be reporting a net loss this year. Basically, the IRS doesn't want to let people report a gambling loss unless they can prove that they're professionals.
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