Question:

Do I still need to file a tax return if I didn’t make a profit?

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Our answer:

Yes, if you have any rental or business activity during the year, you will
need to file a tax return.

You must still file a tax return to the IRS regardless of whether you made a
profit, even if you had no income. You may well be filing a zero return with $0
in most boxes.

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Tax return preparation

We can file your city, State and Federal taxes for you, reducing the amount you pay and ensuring you file correctly and on-time, every time.


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