Hi,
I really appreciate if some experts on this board can help me understand this situation, since I don't seem to be able to clarify this from all the tax documents I read.

I am starting my own business, and this year, I have made lots of efforts to do initial marketing research and sampling preparation to see how acceptable my produt could be.

I didn't register the company legally yet, since I didn't want to pay the fees and tax this year.

When I do my 2008 tax, can I use Schedule C to report my business expenses?

I still have my full time job right now, so all these expenses will go to offset my regular income.

I am posting this to the "self employed fools" board, too.

Thanks a lot for your help as always.

Have a good holiday season!

Christine