Questions on claiming expenses on Taxes

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Originally Posted by kgeorge0263

I've read some of the posts on here on what you can claim. Can you advise on:
I don't want to stretch things too far, but want to know what most officials are doing.

Things I have definitely claimed:

• Mileage Can't claim both mileage and auto expenses.
• Officials Gear (shirts, pants, shoes)
• Tailoring (hemming, patches, etc.)
• Officiating camp registration
• Dues/Assessments/Fines

[*]Food Only if more than 60 miles I think(actual receipts or credit card statements from before games)[*]Drinks Not deductible(Gatorade & others prior to games)[/LIST]

What do you think of these? I know many of these are used for other things that basketball officiating, so that's why I'm asking

• Auto repairs in season See mileage above(brakes, new tires, oil changes)
• Medical Not deductible(cold/flu over the counter, prescriptions, doctor's appts, etc.)
• Cell phone Yes...prorated(pro-rated?)
• Bluetooth for handsfree driving Possible(required in NJ)
• Internet bill Only if exclusive for business
• Home printer Only if exclusive for business
• Laundry ( I know that's been questioned for $5 a week)

Oh..and good news...got my first sectional games for state playoffs, and doing a regional semi-final for Junior College. Waiting to hear about the NCAA's for Division III.

-KG

Disclaimer: Not a tax attorney