Tax write offs

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Odd Duck

I also believe, check with your tax professional, that all mileage is NOT deductible. For example, the miles you drive commuting to work is not a deductible business expense. Therefore, it MAY be successfully argued that the miles from your "real" job to the game site and home are miles driven to and from your "second" job.

As an independent contractor you won't have any problem claiming your mileage. The commuting to the office issue applies to everyone driving to a "real" job with a real office.

What this thread really does point out, however, is how important it is to get all this right. The IRS is not a fun dog to poke - even if it is accidentally.