Can I use my tax refund to buy farm animals? Need advice on using refund for livestock
Really considering using my tax refund this year to start a mini farm. Been looking at chickens, goats, and maybe even a llama. Anyone else thinking about investing their refund into something unconventional like livestock? Any tax implications I should know about? 🐔🐐🦙
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Amara Eze
Tax professional here. While you can use your refund for any purpose, if you're planning to start a farm business, you'll need to report the income and can deduct qualifying expenses on Schedule F. Keep detailed records of all purchases and operating costs. Consider consulting with an agricultural tax specialist before proceeding.
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Liam McGuire
omg thank u!! didnt even think about the Schedule F thing. Do u know if theres a minimum number of animals to be considered a 'farm'? 🤔
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Amara Eze
There's no specific number, but the IRS looks at whether you're operating with the intention of making a profit. Just having a few backyard chickens for eggs might not qualify.
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Giovanni Greco
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Fatima Al-Farsi
what exactly does this tool do? can it really help me get more money back?
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Giovanni Greco
It's amazing! It looks at your transcript and shows you if there are any credits you missed or if there are any delays. I found out I was eligible for an extra $1200 I didn't know about!
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Dylan Wright
lmaooo this is the most wholesome tax refund post ever 🐮 i got chickens last year with mine, best decision ever. fresh eggs are LIFE
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Sofia Torres
Just make sure to check your local zoning laws first! My neighbor tried this and got hit with fines 😭
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Liam McGuire
oof good point! gonna check with the city tomorrow
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GalacticGuardian
honestly this is smarter than what most people do with their refund. atleast chickens give you eggs unlike that new iphone that'll be obsolete in 2 years 💅
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Dmitry Smirnov
facts! my girls lay enough eggs to sell to neighbors. Side hustle game strong 💪
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Ava Rodriguez
yall living in 3023 while the rest of us just paying off credit cards 🤡
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