According to this former IBO, the losses detailed by this IBO's tax returns do not reflect the significant increase in household expenses from being on "self use" and purchasing often over priced products.
"While I started in October of 2000, my dad passed away within 30
days and while I received some small checks through December, I was
essentially inactive until January 2001 and that's were the real
story begins.
Here's the damage as reported on my federal tax returns and includes
travel and related expenses:"
Year Gross Receipts Expenses Net
2001 $1,531 $3,170 (-$1,639)
2002 $3,410 $7,538 (-$4,128)
2003 $2,366 $9,414 (-$7,048)
2004 $1,424 $5,003 (-$3,579)
2005 $ 814 $3,170 (-$1,639) Active until mid-June
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxTOTAL (-$18,033)
