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Old Wed Dec 30, 2009, 05:37pm
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2009 Comes to a Close

Just finished my paperwork for 2009. (I don't have any games this week and I love getting started on the taxes early to get that refund quicker!)

Between adult rec league, Jr High and High School, I officiated a total of 113 basketball games in 2009, made a total of $2,647, and, in the process logged 1,022 miles on the old 2-door stick shift.

All in all, a good year. I learned a lot, was able to focus on a few now-improved parts of my "game" and got to meet with a lot of great people.

Here's to a great 2010!



How did you guys do this year?
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Old Wed Dec 30, 2009, 07:43pm
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Logged 1,022 miles on the old 2-door stick shift.
Don't forget to claim your laundry as a deduction. I don't have my uniform dry-cleaned, I launder it at home, so my accountant allows me to claim $5.00 per week for laundry. Don't forget dues, fees, insurance, equipment, etc.
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Old Wed Dec 30, 2009, 08:11pm
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Don't forget to claim your laundry as a deduction. I don't have my uniform dry-cleaned, I launder it at home, so my accountant allows me to claim $5.00 per week for laundry.
Your accountant would probably "allow you" not to report game fees.

It costs you $5 a week to wash your uniform?

Any deduction is legal...........until you get caught.
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Old Wed Dec 30, 2009, 08:16pm
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It costs you $5 a week to wash your uniform?
Three, or four, games a week. Hot water, detergent, electricity for the washer, and electricity for the elecrtic dryer. $60.00 for the whole season. How much would you deduct?
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Old Wed Dec 30, 2009, 09:48pm
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Three, or four, games a week. Hot water, detergent, electricity for the washer, and electricity for the elecrtic dryer. $60.00 for the whole season. How much would you deduct?
I don't know. My thought was: Officiate this year, don't officiate next year.
Compare your laundry expense for the two years, and the difference will be negligible.

Where does the line draw? Do we blow our noses after the game? Can we deduct tissues?
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Old Thu Dec 31, 2009, 12:20am
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I made little over $8K for basketball in 2009, not counting any deductions or expenses.
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Old Thu Dec 31, 2009, 11:51am
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Three, or four, games a week. Hot water, detergent, electricity for the washer, and electricity for the elecrtic dryer. $60.00 for the whole season. How much would you deduct?
The problem is that you have to be able to document this precisely if you get audited. I find it hard to believe that you can accurately document how much you are paying to have your ref clothes laundered unless you take them separately to the dry cleaners and keep your receipts.

I deduct mileage, dues and fees, and any equipment I buy. Other than that, I don't tread those dangerous waters....
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Old Thu Dec 31, 2009, 12:01pm
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You guys claim your fees on taxes?
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