thorium06 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I know this is not a question about how to build baits, but it is realated to building them. I am just getting started in lure building and I was thinking eventually I might want to try and sell some lures because I know I will make more than I use and if I could make some money doing something I enjoy that would be great. I was wondering what kind of paperwork is involved in starting a business and what kind of tax stuff will I have to deal with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassrecord Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 A good question most of us faced that has been asked and answered many ways on this board. Suggest you search the threads for various business terms like profit, IRS, Excise, margin, profit, loss, hobby, etc. Good luck! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't sell lures but think the paperwork, taxes, etc depend on a few things; how/where you market your lures, how many you sell, and how tax evasive you are! If you sell the occasional lure on Ebay, I doubt an IRS SWAT team is going to be storming your garage anytime soon. If you get a business license, file requisite tax forms, pay excise taxes, etc, (in other words, start a business) that's something else again. I don't think it's an issue until you begin selling lures in some volume. If and when, you can transition from one form to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonkabass Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Yup- what BobP said, I would add that if you have an original,new lure/tackle design with some protection if applicable, that would be a no-brainer reason to start a business. If you do not have a new idea, then you better have some really good marketing skills, or some original and outstanding color patterns and finishes to set yourself apart from the pack who offer the same lures and patterns for a dime per dozen. With just a fair amount of differentiation from others you could make a decent but modest 2nd income. Check out the IRS for Federal Excise Taxes for manufacturers if starting a standard lure- manufacturing business. It is possible to come up with an original idea..... TG Peterson Maxota.com Edited March 30, 2009 by Tonkabass forgot a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throttlejunkie Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I think unless you are making really good money at it you could file any income under additional tips, wages, and other compensation on your tax form. Also, I think you could write off most of the supplies and equipment you use to make the lures you sell. I'm not a tax pro but that might be how I would approach it. You could probably talk to your tax preparer to get an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
