Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Yes, everything is for the business.
I don’t do my own taxes 
so I don’t know the complexities of it all but yes every expense is counted.
Ok.. I'm trying to figure out if I'd be able to make enough income after paying the mortgage, utilities, etc.. after I get started I would like to have my mom work with me, which would be another expense.. I just think it'd be nice to have a separate space and be able to leave your job!