Hobby-friendly CPA?

I posted this in a national forum but I thought I would try a local one too. I hope that's not against any rules...

I've asked a couple of providers about this and didn't get much information. I have no idea what I would say to a random CPA about what I do so I would love it if someone could help me out with some names of known hobby-friendly CPA's, if such a thing exists. I'm looking for someone to pay, no bartering involved whatsoever.

I would really appreciate any advice! The IRS makes me really nervous...

Caroline

too bad I can't have my friend help you, that would reveal too much about my personal life. she knows alot about me but not about this.....

sixx

Ah sorry. Thank you Sixx!

I'm not a CPA, but I am an accountant.

I know one and will ask him to contact you!
Tess

Good for you! You don't want to go down the way Al Capone and Heidi Fleiss did, for tax evasion..

Now, if only I could find a way to convince my CPA that my hobby expenses are deductible.

You can... explain that you hire dancers or companions as a form of business entertainment and marketing.

You can... explain that you hire dancers or companions as a form of business entertainment and marketing. Originally Posted by AustinBusinessTraveler

I guess I need to start getting receipts then in case I get audited?

Caroline, I have a few clients .. one in particular that has given me excellent advice and direction. He is an expert in his field. Give me a ring and I will put you in touch. -M

Caroline, obviously I'm not farmiliar with your finances. But I think you are crazy to report $ gained through the hobby. At 20 years old, it wouldn't be too difficult to stay off the grid.

Buy a safe, get a safety deposit box, hide very little in your mattress.......DON'T deposit large sums or stash it in your apartment........
Sorry......just had to throw that in......don't know what kind of advise you are looking for but be very careful the info you divulge........

Here's an article with some more information and some pros and cons.

http://www.slate.com/id/2229094

after checking out your showcase. I may have to add to your taxable income!...

Be up front, report every penny, and sleep soundly. It's one less thing to worry about.

Blender... if you can't figure out how to "get" receipts for a cash transaction, you aren't trying hard enough.

Thanks everyone! Great advice and thanks to everyone for the pm's and emails. I think I have enough info to start. BH - thanks for the link. It was a very informative read

I'll be leaving tax evasion to those wiser and wealthier than me, DI. As ABT said, I will rest more easily knowing the government won't come a-knockin'.