tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post528450138508318376..comments2023-11-03T07:53:00.875-05:00Comments on Under Cover of Midnight: A Midnight Ink Blog: What Do You Mean It's Not Deductible?Terri Bischoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04225274844083700505noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-82250067629074982952009-04-03T15:27:00.000-05:002009-04-03T15:27:00.000-05:00Gulp.Gulp.Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-17836791054808884432009-04-03T14:22:00.000-05:002009-04-03T14:22:00.000-05:00Thanks for the tips on whom to audit this year. I...Thanks for the tips on whom to audit this year. IRS Auditor, Region 7Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-8538038836137968802009-04-03T13:51:00.000-05:002009-04-03T13:51:00.000-05:00I'm with you, Deb. Numbers, schnumbers...I'm with you, Deb. Numbers, schnumbers...Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-90237098545287162062009-04-03T11:47:00.000-05:002009-04-03T11:47:00.000-05:00Ah,yes ... tax time when the mind turns to nuts-an...Ah,yes ... tax time when the mind turns to nuts-and-bolts, calculators, and long lines of figures. No wonder you're in a dither. Numbers instead of words, my friend. No one should have to be forced to deal with numbers.Deborah Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575491644343480392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-82954001924678472802009-04-03T11:01:00.000-05:002009-04-03T11:01:00.000-05:00Wow -- I thought I was getting away with something...Wow -- I thought I was getting away with something when I claimed milk deliveries for "cheese-making research." You guys rock!Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-531757062865982022009-04-03T10:45:00.000-05:002009-04-03T10:45:00.000-05:00Relax, Felicia.I live in DC.I'll talk to a few...Relax, Felicia.<br><br>I live in DC.<br><br>I'll talk to a few people, see what I can do.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-10251863175715260652009-04-03T10:33:00.000-05:002009-04-03T10:33:00.000-05:00OMG, I love all of you!!! Shoes? I never thought o...OMG, I love all of you!!! Shoes? I never thought of shoes! Manicures? Absolutely! Therapy? What writer isn't in need of therapy? Brilliant! Cats? I never thought of animals as assistants but since the dogs keep me on schedule by letting me know when it's time to eat, absolutely they should be allowed! <br><br>Dear God, I think I'm going to get audited...Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-79455977654829738872009-04-03T10:19:00.000-05:002009-04-03T10:19:00.000-05:00Shoes? Did anyone mention shoes?And if they're...Shoes? Did anyone mention shoes?<br><br>And if they're open-toed, the pedicure is deductible, also.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-74087738035819701162009-04-03T10:16:00.000-05:002009-04-03T10:16:00.000-05:00How about therapy? How am I to delve into the huma...How about therapy? How am I to delve into the human condition without assistance. The IRS has no soul.Terri Thayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953154767532970027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-81080834011512670822009-04-03T10:06:00.000-05:002009-04-03T10:06:00.000-05:00If you're appearing on a panel clutching a mic...If you're appearing on a panel clutching a microphone a manicure should be deductible.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-82944246284957919022009-04-03T09:15:00.000-05:002009-04-03T09:15:00.000-05:00I think your deductions are perfectly sound and re...I think your deductions are perfectly sound and reasonable. My own tax person has shot down hair cuts and colors, manicures, and cat products (the cats are my assistants). Dolce and Gabanna? I keep my Alpha Smart in a Dooney & Burke bag. Also not allowed. You'd think we'd at least get a deduction for good taste, wouldn't you?Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149068998590599344.post-29793817578494157022009-04-03T08:41:00.000-05:002009-04-03T08:41:00.000-05:00You are a cutie-pie. And I'm an enabler, and s...You are a cutie-pie. And I'm an enabler, and so I'm going to point out that the ONLY thing you're doing wrong is telling your accountant the details. Lump it all under "research" and "professional workshops" and be done with it.Jess Loureyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157662092822156124noreply@blogger.com