Tax tips

[Barry C. Morris]

Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown


Additionally, I have a volunteer ski patrol buddy that his tax accountant has instructed him to deduct the expenses of exercise equipment used to maintain his personal physical conditioning. This one seems a bit of a stretch to me. Agreeably, as officials we need to be in good physical condition to perform our job and hence earn money. But deducting the expense of a bicycle, roller blades, weight machine, athletic club fees, running shoes, exercise clothing, etc. seems far fetched. Perhaps someone here has some better guidance. Any tax lawyers among our people?

I am a CPA that has specialized in tax work for the last fourteen years. I don't want to be construed as dispensing professional advice here but I'll just say that I wouldn't go that far.