tax questions

[Dave2020]

Thanks for your response cardcounter0...
The reason I'm so concerned with the first question is that, as an online player, i don't see myself being able to take advantage of very many deductions. In my estimation, the SE Tax will hurt me more than missing out on any extra deductions. It seems to me that filing as a pro is only more beneficial if I have made well over $100,000 and/or I can claim a ton of deductions. Does this sound right?