The possible causes of a black screen could be: A Windows update gone wrong (recent updates as well as the Windows 10 upgrade have caused issues). A graphics-card driver problem. … A problematic startup application or driver that runs automatically. How do I fix a black screen on startup WindowsRead More →

How to Claim Start-up Costs. You claim the deduction for start-up costs in Part V of Schedule C (“Other Expenses”). Any excess amount over the first year limit of $5,000 must be amortized over 15 years (180 months). Can you deduct start-up costs? The IRS allows you to deduct $5,000Read More →