tax question for accountants

Re: tax question for accountants

Tom S. wrote:

>> That's what marketing is.
>
> Yes.
>
> Do you know that "marketing" is not in the dictionary? :~)
>

How convenient.

bernie

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Re: tax question for accountants


"Marc Schneiderman" <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote in message
news:rqfj14thojs7tkgekpr28qfg7od21i69io@4ax . com ...
> Question for the group:
>
> Do I get a tax deduction for my flying (to medical meetings) and/or as
> I'm a senior aviation medical examiner for the FAA? The IRS says
> "no."
>
> Anyone have any other information?

If you reasonably thik you can claim the deduction then do so. But be
prepared to defend your logic and also to have the deduction denied if you
get audited. I'm sure you're incorporated so if those expenses are claimed
on your corporate taxes, why would they not be deductible? They can't make
you take the bus.

Paul

Re: tax question for accountants

On Thu, 01 May 2008 14:14:44 GMT, "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte . net >
wrote:

>If you reasonably thik you can claim the deduction then do so. But be
>prepared to defend your logic and also to have the deduction denied if you
>get audited. I'm sure you're incorporated so if those expenses are claimed
>on your corporate taxes, why would they not be deductible? They can't make
>you take the bus.
>
>Paul


I'm already in the midst of the audit and the auditor isn't allowing
it.
CigarBaron

Re: tax question for accountants

In article <qqtl14dapsldp23bn2d7gg4ue15og48k1h@4ax . com >,
Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:

> On Thu, 01 May 2008 14:14:44 GMT, "Paul M. Cook" <pmcook@gte . net >
> wrote:
> >If you reasonably thik you can claim the deduction then do so. But be
> >prepared to defend your logic and also to have the deduction denied if you
> >get audited. I'm sure you're incorporated so if those expenses are claimed
> >on your corporate taxes, why would they not be deductible? They can't make
> >you take the bus.

> I'm already in the midst of the audit and the auditor isn't allowing
> it.
> CigarBaron

Of course you have to pick which fights you want to fight, and all that,
but auditors don't "allow" or "disallow" things. They suggest (ok,
strongly) that something should be allowed or disallowed.

One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice that you
think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the deduction."

This may or may not result in additional ...um... "activity" on your
part ;)

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Re: tax question for accountants

On Fri, 02 May 2008 07:44:41 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
<Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:

>
>One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice that you
>think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the deduction."


It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
$40,000.
CigarBaron

Re: tax question for accountants

In article <qqko14lpdco0fprtdh6b8cpr8bfg5fvvch@4ax . com >,
Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:

> On Fri, 02 May 2008 07:44:41 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:

> >One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice that you
> >think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the deduction."

> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
> $40,000.
> CigarBaron

To auditor: "You are mistaken." ;)

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Re: tax question for accountants


"Miss Elaine Eos" <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote in message
news:Misc-A7F991.08101203052008@news.sf.sbcglobal . net ...
> In article <qqko14lpdco0fprtdh6b8cpr8bfg5fvvch@4ax . com >,
> Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 02 May 2008 07:44:41 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
>> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
>
>> >One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice that you
>> >think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the deduction."
>
>> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
>> $40,000.
>> CigarBaron
>
> To auditor: "You are mistaken." ;)

Like the auditor gives a shit?

Re: tax question for accountants

In article <W94Tj.112$tM1.95@newsfe20.lga>,
"Tom S." <t.m.s.work@cox . net > wrote:

> "Miss Elaine Eos" <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote in message
> news:Misc-A7F991.08101203052008@news.sf.sbcglobal . net ...
> > In article <qqko14lpdco0fprtdh6b8cpr8bfg5fvvch@4ax . com >,
> > Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, 02 May 2008 07:44:41 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
> >> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
> >
> >> >One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice that you
> >> >think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the deduction."
> >
> >> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
> >> $40,000.
> >> CigarBaron
> >
> > To auditor: "You are mistaken." ;)
>
> Like the auditor gives a shit?

Auditors are just guys doing a job. Just like you; just like me. They
don't arrest people, they don't have authority to take your money. All
they do is talk over your paperwork with you, then discuss the outcome
with the IRS.

If you honestly reported to the IRS in the first place, then honestly
relating why you're going to stick with your original filing doesn't
change anything.

Auditor: I'm of the opinion that this isn't a proper deduction.
Taxpayer: I'm of the opinion that it is.

Don't be afraid, just because the guy wears a tie...

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Re: tax question for accountants


"Miss Elaine Eos" <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote in message
news:Misc-2D895E.14000903052008@news.sf.sbcglobal . net ...
> In article <W94Tj.112$tM1.95@newsfe20.lga>,
> "Tom S." <t.m.s.work@cox . net > wrote:
>
>> "Miss Elaine Eos" <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote in message
>> news:Misc-A7F991.08101203052008@news.sf.sbcglobal . net ...
>> > In article <qqko14lpdco0fprtdh6b8cpr8bfg5fvvch@4ax . com >,
>> > Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Fri, 02 May 2008 07:44:41 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
>> >> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
>> >
>> >> >One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice that
>> >> >you
>> >> >think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the deduction."
>> >
>> >> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
>> >> $40,000.
>> >> CigarBaron
>> >
>> > To auditor: "You are mistaken." ;)
>>
>> Like the auditor gives a shit?
>
> Auditors are just guys doing a job. Just like you; just like me.

No, I'm retired now.

When I was working, it was not a job, it was a holy mission from god.


> They
> don't arrest people, they don't have authority to take your money. All
> they do is talk over your paperwork with you, then discuss the outcome
> with the IRS.

Ummm...they ARE part of the IRS.

> If you honestly reported to the IRS in the first place, then honestly
> relating why you're going to stick with your original filing doesn't
> change anything.
>
> Auditor: I'm of the opinion that this isn't a proper deduction.
> Taxpayer: I'm of the opinion that it is.
>
> Don't be afraid, just because the guy wears a tie...

I only worry if he's got a gun attached to it.

And at that, only if his is bigger than mine.

Re: tax question for accountants

On Sat, 03 May 2008 14:00:09 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
<Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:

>Don't be afraid, just because the guy wears a tie...

It's a female, but I don't think she's ever seen the inside of male
shorts.
CigarBaron

Re: tax question for accountants

Marc Schneiderman wrote:
> On Sat, 03 May 2008 14:00:09 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
>
>> Don't be afraid, just because the guy wears a tie...
>
> It's a female, but I don't think she's ever seen the inside of male
> shorts.

Might be something you want to ask.

bernie...or not :-)

> CigarBaron



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Re: tax question for accountants

Tom S. wrote:
> "Miss Elaine Eos" <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote in message
> news:Misc-A7F991.08101203052008@news.sf.sbcglobal . net ...
>> In article <qqko14lpdco0fprtdh6b8cpr8bfg5fvvch@4ax . com >,
>> Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 02 May 2008 07:44:41 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
>>> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
>>
>>>> One of your options is "well, Mr. Auditor, that's all very nice
>>>> that you think that, but I think you're wrong, and I'm taking the
>>>> deduction."
>>
>>> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
>>> $40,000.
>>> CigarBaron
>>
>> To auditor: "You are mistaken." ;)
>
> Like the auditor gives a shit?

Good point.

bernie




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Re: tax question for accountants

On Sat, 03 May 2008 08:10:12 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
<Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:

>> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
>> $40,000.
>> CigarBaron
>
>To auditor: "You are mistaken."

Auditor to Baron: blow me.
Baron (falling to knees)..... :-)

CigarBaron

Re: tax question for accountants

Marc Schneiderman <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote:

>On Sat, 03 May 2008 08:10:12 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
><Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
>
>>> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
>>> $40,000.
>>> CigarBaron
>>
>>To auditor: "You are mistaken."
>
>Auditor to Baron: blow me.
>Baron (falling to knees)..... :-)
>
>CigarBaron

Auditor to Baron: "blow me"
Baron (pulls out .44) "away?" :-)

Re: tax question for accountants


"Marc Schneiderman" <garbaron@telerama . com > wrote in message
news:2l7r1412lvstfdtebhjgrj6m4qn3ra26bl@4ax . com ...
> On Sat, 03 May 2008 08:10:12 -0700, Miss Elaine Eos
> <Misc@your-pants.PlayNaked . com > wrote:
>
>>> It's more like: we're not going to allow it and you owe us another
>>> $40,000.
>>> CigarBaron
>>
>>To auditor: "You are mistaken."
>
> Auditor to Baron: blow me.
> Baron (falling to knees)..... :-)
>

Auditor to Baron: blow me.
Baron: Nurse!