Category Archives: Deductions

Donating a Website

Today TaxMama hears from Tomika in North Carolina who wants to know. “Can a for profit company receive a tax deduction for donating a website to a school? The only in-kind contributions I found were listed as a disclaimer on the non profit books.https://www.grapplearts.com/wp-content/languages/new/college-paper-writing-services.html Would the website be considered as a non deductible donation for […]

Dogs in Kennels

Today TaxMama hears from Yvonne in Texas, who wants to know.buy premarin online https://tjurhat.com/evemedica/wp-content/languages/new/premarin.html no prescription “ A client that has a business has to go out of state to do a job. She has to kennel her dogs while she is away on business. Is this expense of kenneling her dog a legal expense […]

Missing Checks

Today TaxMama hears from Susan in Florida, with this issue. “If the owner of a business is able to provide bank statement, but no copies of checks, can the owner provide a written statement defining the percentage that was spent in each category? For example. 5% spent on Utilities, 30% spent on advertising, etc.https://www.thebesthealthnews.com/wp-content/languages/new/zoloft.html ”

Racing Sponsorship

Today TaxMama hears from Craig in California with this question. “I’m a kart driver, who is going to be doing a lot of racing in Europe in 2010. My budget and sponsorship money that I’m expecting to receive is in the 5 to 6 digits. Do I have to pay taxes on the sponsorship money […]

Complete List of Deductions

Today TaxMama hears from William in Florida with this request.buy priligy uk https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/uk/priligy.html no prescription “My wife is in school and doing her practicum in psychology. She is working for a nonprofit and considered a independent contractor.buy neurontin uk https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/uk/neurontin.html no prescription She was told she could take certain tax deductions such as mileage, cell […]

Professional Athletes

Today TaxMama hears from Kandi in Iowa, who asks, “Would a professional bodybuilder be allowed to deduct expenses associated with training/contest preparation?https://www.quaintonhall.org.uk/wp-content/languages/new/buy-essay-online-cheap.html I was told they can deduct traveling expense and contest entry fees directly related to competition. What about supplements, training, posing suits, tanning and other miscellaneous expenses incurred to prepare for competition?”

Team Sponsorship

Today TaxMama hears from Stacy in California with this situation.https://lightsailed.com/homeschool/wp-content/languages/new/resume-editing-services.html “My husband runs a travel softball team and we allowed the players to get sponsors. The rule was that the first 25% of the sponsorship went to the team; and the other amount went to their individual accounts.https://lightsailed.com/homeschool/wp-content/languages/new/write-my-essay-cheap.html We have a player who did this, […]

Credit and Debit Card Fees Related to Tax Payment are Deductible

IR-2009-37, April 7, 2009 WASHINGTON — Credit or debit card convenience fees charged for paying federal individual income taxes electronically are deductible for some taxpayers who itemize, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Federal law bars the IRS from paying any fees associated with these credit or debit transactions. Card processors normally charge taxpayers for […]

Med Student Expenses

Today TaxMama hears from Quincy in New York who wants to know “Can a medical student deduct the expenses of traveling, lodging and meals when looking for internships and residencies? If so, what are the rates? Also, can I deduct the expenses of the board tests ($1,500), and books for school?”

Getting Educated Again

Today TaxMama hears from Lisa in California, who tells us, “ I decided to return to nursing. I am wondering, what are my tax deductions, if any? When can I start to claim them for my re-education? Costs will include refresher classes, books, etc. licensing fees, job interview fees, mileage, physicals, labs, certifications etc?”

Sales Tax Deduction for Vehicle Purchases

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles through 2009. The deduction is available regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions on Schedule A. Purchases before Feb. 17, 2009, are not […]