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Unfortunately, yes. If you're trying to get an EIDL grant for that business, you'll need to show record of it on your tax return.
You should always report business income, even if it doesn't come to a substantial amount. If you utilize Keeper Tax's write-off optimization tools, you might even be able to generate a loss, which will help lower your overall tax bill.
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