Taxes - Using your business/aquarium expenses for write-offs?

[EmilyB]

From an accountant, the object of a business is to make money, not have losses. And yes, you need income before you can write off expenses.

Losses from a "hobby" are not allowable. If you have a business license, you may get away with a loss if you have taxable income the following year. I would refrain from a frivolent claim which could only cause you problems in the future.