Tax write offs

[shaggytyson]

Hello everyone.
I was wondering how you would write off certain items for being an official? Can someone help me out? Are we called an independent contractor?? And what can we write off??

[Back In The Saddle]

Uniforms, membership dues, training materials, periodicals, camps, sometimes mileage.

[grunewar]

Keep all of your receipts and track your mileage.

While I'm sure I don't make near the $ some of these folks do, I use a Schedule C.

See a Tax Accountant if you really have questions.

[Coltdoggs]

Indie Contractors yes...if you get 1099 from the leagues/schools/associations you work. I believe the amount earned of $600 or more from one will land you a 1099 in which you must report it and if that's the case, see if your tax person will include stuff I list below...

My tax lady writes off my mileage, expenses related to uniform (shoes, shirts, pants, knee brace ). I'm guessing travel expenses could be included but I've never gone far enough that an overnight or meals were necessary for me to report.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Coltdoggs

Indie Contractors yes...if you get 1099 from the leagues/schools/associations you work. I believe the amount earned of $600 or more from one will land you a 1099 in which you must report it and if that's the case, see if your tax person will include stuff I list below...

You will get a 1099 if you earn more than $600 from any organization. You are required to report all the income, even if you don't get a 1099.

[Bearfanmike20]

Technically...

you can write off your computer if you buy a new one to use for keeping track of your books,

You can write of the area of your house that is your work space. Its done by square footage.

Any maintenace on your car... Deductable.

[vbzebra]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

You will get a 1099 if you earn more than $600 from any organization. You are required to report all the income, even if you don't get a 1099.

This was my first year...I only did rec league and got under $600, so I won't need a 1099. I already filed my taxes and got my returns before my officiating check came in. Do I have to do another filing separate for this or would I be able to wait to do it for next tax year?

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Uniforms, membership dues, training materials, periodicals, camps, sometimes mileage.

Massages?