"Time invested" doesn't count for IRS purposes, they go strictly by "money invested". You could be a bit shady and pay yourself for your time, but then you'd have to report that as income as well Any income over $500 I believe has to be reported, you can deduct hosting costs, software costs, advertising, etc. tho.
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