A little help

[181174]

The Association I am a member of hosts clinics, but no I have never went to an actually camp. I know I should have in the past years but I guess I just never wanted to spend the money.

Originally Posted by 181174

The Association I am a member of hosts clinics, but no I have never went to an actually camp. I know I should have in the past years but I guess I just never wanted to spend the money.

Buying a couple of tickets to a movie or ball game is "spending money".
Going out to eat is "spending money"
Attending camps are investments in yourself.

[181174]

"Attending camps are investments in yourself."

Good point! that is the way I should look at it.

[Tio]

You can write camp tuition off as a business expense on your 1099 too.

I think your mindset will differ based upon your personal goals. If you are happy with where you are at, then that is great. Younger kids do need good officials. If you do aspire to reach another level, you will have to put a lot of work and time into getting better. You might want to talk to current Varsity officials and ask them what you need to work on. If you do want to move up, you are going to have to make a concerted effort to get better by going to camps, watching film, etc.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Tio

You can write camp tuition off as a business expense on your 1099 too.

I'm no CPA, but I believe you'd write it off on your schedule C; not your 1099.