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I am a model and need to write off travel expenses on my taxes but I am not sure how to do that. Am I supposed to register as a business or something else?
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You don't need to register as a business, no. You'll be able to claim business travel simply by receiving 1099 income.

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You don't need to register as a business, no. You'll be able to claim business travel simply by receiving 1099 income.

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