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Learn about delayed annual report for deployed service members, storefront glass limits, event ticket rules and increased fuel fees

Every September this blog returns to one of the most common questions North Carolina entrepreneurs ask: I am making money from my hobby. When does it become a real business, and what do I need to do about it? Whether you are selling handmade goods at craft fairs, offering holiday decorating services, or running a side venture that is quietly outgrowing the word 'side,' the answer matters for both legal and tax reasons. Here is the overview.

In August, when phone slows down a little, the inbox is quieter, and I start paying attention to my business in a way that the busier months do not always allow.