Tax Season

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by tballump

Also isn't this reportable on state taxes and local taxes including having to fill out quarterly income tax papers that go with this income since you are essentially an independent contractor for your services?

I've asked my tax pro about those along with estimated payments and she has told me not to worry about them. Your mileage may vary.

Originally Posted by jdmara

Ran across an interesting "article" the other day while I was putting together an improved spreadsheet for my taxes (for next year).

http://nuaumpiresusa.org/libitems/NUA_Tax.pdf

I agree with most every deduction on there but the following two: "Meals between games of doubleheaders" and "Meals between work and evening game". Does anyone agree or disagree with these two deductions?

-Josh

Did anyone see this one??? "Incontinence Supplies"

Or how about this one??? "Impairment Related Expenses"

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Did anyone see this one??? "Incontinence Supplies"

Or how about this one??? "Impairment Related Expenses"

I did notice that too but thought I better not get "certain people" started on it lol I have always heard it's a no-no to include meals from work to games or meals between games. Just curious

-Josh

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Did anyone see this one??? "Incontinence Supplies"

Or how about this one??? "Impairment Related Expenses"

I thought those write-offs were only for deranged astronauts?

[Johnny Ringo]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I made $8K+ officiating last year, reported all of it, and reported net income of $487 (after expenses). In 2007 I had a $900 loss, which carried over, so I'm paying no tax on my 2008 income.

You made $8k and after expenses made only $487?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

You made $8k and after expenses made only $487?

Yes.

Originally Posted by mbyron

Yes.

Hmmmm....we need to talk!

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Hmmmm....we need to talk!

Mileage, mileage, mileage.

[IREFU2]

Yep, mileage will do it every time.

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Mileage, mileage, mileage.

What else besides mileage...I racked up plenty. Uniform purchase, dues/registration fees, laundry allowances...that was what I had in 2008...what am I missing?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

What else besides mileage...I racked up plenty. Uniform purchase, dues/registration fees, laundry allowances...that was what I had in 2008...what am I missing?

Mileage is always my biggest write-off. My 2nd biggest this past year was the camp I attended in Orlando: camp fee, plane ticket, motel, rental car.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Mileage is always my biggest write-off. My 2nd biggest this past year was the camp I attended in Orlando: camp fee, plane ticket, motel, rental car.

Same here with me as well, camp and clinics as well as supplies (Whistles, Uniforms, shoes). I have not tried to deduct my cell phone bill yet.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

... I have not tried to deduct my cell phone bill yet.

I've done that. A percentage of my bill in the months I actually officiate. As well as my internet bill (COX cable).

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I've done that. A percentage of my bill in the months I actually officiate. As well as my internet bill (COX cable).

Call me at work.

[jdmara]

I just can't see including meals between work and the game. I don't think the code allows that but maybe I'm mistaken.

I always think it's a successful year if I end up in positive territory.

-Josh