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oao · 03-06-2010, 08:01 PM

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Hi,

I am self-employed and work out of my home.

1. I don't have enough income in 2009 to take advantage of my home office and other business expenses. To carry over the expenses to next year do I have to declare them in 2009, or can I just declare them next year?

2. Is it possible for a self-employed to file joint returns with my wife?

Thanks

skier_j · 03-07-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by oao

Hi,

I am self-employed and work out of my home.

1. I don't have enough income in 2009 to take advantage of my home office and other business expenses. To carry over the expenses to next year do I have to declare them in 2009, or can I just declare them next year?

2. Is it possible for a self-employed to file joint returns with my wife?

Thanks

file 2009 to capture hem and yes, you can file jointly with your wife