Tip the van drivers...its what we do
06-24-2017, 07:15 PM
#41
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Tipping is no longer a tax write off
AS A WORD OF CAUTION, TIPPING IS NO LONGER A TAX WRITEOFF. THERE WAS A COURT CASE 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO TO THAT REGARD. IT IS SEEN AS PART OF YOUR PER DIEM NOW. JUST AS A HEADS UP.
Do whatever you want and blah blah blah about "if you get caught". I'm just letting you know that my tax advisor changed that on me a few years back. She used to include it and now she said she can't.
Do whatever you want and blah blah blah about "if you get caught". I'm just letting you know that my tax advisor changed that on me a few years back. She used to include it and now she said she can't.
06-24-2017, 08:01 PM
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AS A WORD OF CAUTION, TIPPING IS NO LONGER A TAX WRITEOFF. THERE WAS A COURT CASE 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO TO THAT REGARD. IT IS SEEN AS PART OF YOUR PER DIEM NOW. JUST AS A HEADS UP.
Do whatever you want and blah blah blah about "if you get caught". I'm just letting you know that my tax advisor changed that on me a few years back. She used to include it and now she said she can't.
Do whatever you want and blah blah blah about "if you get caught". I'm just letting you know that my tax advisor changed that on me a few years back. She used to include it and now she said she can't.
06-24-2017, 09:58 PM
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06-25-2017, 07:21 AM
#46
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Guys are complaining about how little they make on first year pay.
These same people are making the argument that they should be excused from tipping due to this economic catastrophe they are forced to endure.
I reminded them that they are a lot better off than the people they should be tipping.
These same people are making the argument that they should be excused from tipping due to this economic catastrophe they are forced to endure.
I reminded them that they are a lot better off than the people they should be tipping.
06-25-2017, 08:49 AM
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Continental FA Denied Everyday Deductions
This is killer decision for flight crew deductions- Uniform items such as nylons, shoes, scarfs, hats, etc. were denied. Yes, they were only used at work yet since these items are easily convertible to everyday use the Court said No. Van driver tips were also denied since the Court considered them incidentals and included as part of the per diem deduction. Haircuts, make-up and manicures were denied since they are personal in nature. Internet expenses were also denied, but other court opinions allow them (see below). This opinion also has a great illustration of per diem calculation and deduction.
That is from the Watson CPA website. I have seen it in several other places as well though. Like I said, do what you will but the couple bucks I might save by trying to deduct $200-$300 from taxes is not worth the risk.
This is killer decision for flight crew deductions- Uniform items such as nylons, shoes, scarfs, hats, etc. were denied. Yes, they were only used at work yet since these items are easily convertible to everyday use the Court said No. Van driver tips were also denied since the Court considered them incidentals and included as part of the per diem deduction. Haircuts, make-up and manicures were denied since they are personal in nature. Internet expenses were also denied, but other court opinions allow them (see below). This opinion also has a great illustration of per diem calculation and deduction.
That is from the Watson CPA website. I have seen it in several other places as well though. Like I said, do what you will but the couple bucks I might save by trying to deduct $200-$300 from taxes is not worth the risk.
06-25-2017, 08:51 AM
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Continental FA Denied Everyday Deductions
This is killer decision for flight crew deductions- Uniform items such as nylons, shoes, scarfs, hats, etc. were denied. Yes, they were only used at work yet since these items are easily convertible to everyday use the Court said No. Van driver tips were also denied since the Court considered them incidentals and included as part of the per diem deduction. Haircuts, make-up and manicures were denied since they are personal in nature. Internet expenses were also denied, but other court opinions allow them (see below). This opinion also has a great illustration of per diem calculation and deduction.
That is from the Watson CPA website. I have seen it in several other places as well though. Like I said, do what you will but the couple bucks I might save by trying to deduct $200-$300 from taxes is not worth the risk.
This is killer decision for flight crew deductions- Uniform items such as nylons, shoes, scarfs, hats, etc. were denied. Yes, they were only used at work yet since these items are easily convertible to everyday use the Court said No. Van driver tips were also denied since the Court considered them incidentals and included as part of the per diem deduction. Haircuts, make-up and manicures were denied since they are personal in nature. Internet expenses were also denied, but other court opinions allow them (see below). This opinion also has a great illustration of per diem calculation and deduction.
That is from the Watson CPA website. I have seen it in several other places as well though. Like I said, do what you will but the couple bucks I might save by trying to deduct $200-$300 from taxes is not worth the risk.
