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JimEvans 12-09-2012 07:51:50 66.185.0.208 Report to Moderator	I have posted this before about prize money. It is best to print this off and carry it with you. Here is what the book says, along with an official interpretation. http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=390.3 Specifically, 390.3(f) Exceptions. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the rules in this subchapter do not apply to - (f)(3) The occasional transportation of personal property by individuals not for compensation nor in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise; Even with the Guidance below, supplied by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, hobbyists are being stopped and cited by enforcement officers. Question 21: Does the exemption in §390.3(f)(3) for the “occasional transportation of personal property by individuals not for compensation nor in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise” apply to persons who occasionally use CMVs to transport cars, boats, horses, etc., to races, tournaments, shows or similar events, even if prize money is offered at these events? Guidance: The exemption would apply to this kind of transportation, provided: (1) The underlying activities are not undertaken for profit, i.e., (a) prize money is declared as ordinary income for tax purposes, and (b) the cost of the underlying activities is not deducted as a business expense for tax purposes; and, where relevant; (2) corporate sponsorship is not involved. Drivers must confer with their State of licensure to determine the licensing provisions to which they are subject. [Reply]   [No Email]
Tony C. 12-11-2012 16:02:41 69.127.139.162 Report to Moderator	Re: D.O.T. in reply to JimEvans, 12-09-2012 07:51:50   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see That's interesting about the Guidance given. It seems they want you to report the winnings as ordinary income but not report expenses. This runs counter to activities like gambling, where you can deduct losses up to the amount of winnings; that makes it a wash financially and is treated as a hobby. Only non-hobbyists (professional gamblers) can deduct losses that exceed winnings for the year. You would think that for hobby car racing it would work the same way, declare the winnings and expenses, but don't be allowed to take a loss. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bret4207 12-10-2012 05:03:34 64.19.90.196 Report to Moderator	Re: D.O.T. in reply to JimEvans, 12-09-2012 07:51:50   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Jim, that's new. I don;t have it in my books, but they are 4 years old now. Good to know, thank you! My apologies for posting incorrect info. [Reply]  [No Email]