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Originally Posted by wisref2
As far as car expenses, you can deduct mileage if you do it properly. You don't have to use the car 100% for officiating. You do have to keep track of your mileage and there are some expenses you can write off that are prorated based on the percentage of business use. A good tax software makes it pretty easy.
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My reply was not concerning milelage. My reply was directed to the other poster's automobile depreciation deduction.
However, there's still confusion among many concerning mileage. For example, if you go to work, then drive to a game from work and then return home after the game, the IRS considers that to be part of a normal commute and that is not deductible.
Also, there's confusion among some concerning meals. You can't deduct a meal just because you were hungry and grabbed a Happy Meal on the way home after the game. You have to eat everyday whether you work a game or not. Just like going to lunch at your regualr job isn't deductible, neither is this. To deduct a meal, you would have to meet with someone (your assignor for example) regarding officiating, document the discussion and pay. Then you could deduct 50% of the meal.