SPLIT: speaking of haves and have nots&quo

mypasswordwontwork wrote: In my line of work you are not necessarily required to wear clothes, so nothing is deductible.

Tests at the clinic?

WhyFi wrote: [quote=mypasswordwontwork]In my line of work you are not necessarily required to wear clothes, so nothing is deductible.

Tests at the clinic?

I'm pretty sure that would fall under general healthcare, where it doesn't pay to itemize unless the expenses are xxx thousands of dollars
(what is it now, $4000?)

pitu wrote: I'm pretty sure that would fall under general healthcare, where it doesn't pay to itemize unless the expenses are xxx thousands of dollars
(what is it now, $4000?)

:-'

:twisted:

WhyFi wrote: [quote=mypasswordwontwork]In my line of work you are not necessarily required to wear clothes, so nothing is deductible.

Tests at the clinic?

There aren't many diseases that can be picked up by quaffing champagne and eating expensive dinners with balding, ageing executives. Well, I guess in the long-run it could lead to heart disease and so on but nothing sexually transmitted.

pitu wrote: [quote=alafairnadia][quote=WhyFi][quote=jennitrixie]All that grooming takes money! Hair, nails, Bergdorf's, etc. . . . not to mention keeping the carpet in shape for that inevitable first fully serviced client.

Can these be written off as business expenses? :?

there's a pretty famous tax law case re: a woman who worked Dior? YSL? (can't remember the specific designer) boutique and needed to wear that designer's clothing at her job. she tried to write off the cost of that clothing - it was much more expensive than clothing she'd buy and wear if she worked in a drugstore, for instance, or a department store in a similar job. the IRS didn't agree.

Do you recall if the employer required the "uniform" in that case?
I worked briefly in a designer's boutique a million years ago, and we were compelled to buy and wear stuff out of the shop. They gave us a big discount, but I ended up wearing the same outfit alot...seemed like a rip to me.

later when I had a job that required business suits, I was p.o.'d that the wardrobe was not deductible. phooey! everyone should get to deduct suits...

yeah, the uniform was required. I totally agree that suits *should* be deductible. sadly, they aren't. the IRS are really rude.

mypasswordwontwork wrote: [quote=WhyFi][quote=mypasswordwontwork]In my line of work you are not necessarily required to wear clothes, so nothing is deductible.

Tests at the clinic?

There aren't many diseases that can be picked up by quaffing champagne and eating expensive dinners with balding, ageing executives. Well, I guess in the long-run it could lead to heart disease and so on but nothing sexually transmitted.

Where would one quaff Champagne and eat expensive dinners while nude? "Eyes Wide Shut," indeed...

A friend of mine works for Xbox in its strategy group, and can therefore write off purchases of Playstation, Wii, online charges, etc., b/c he has to see what the "competition" is doing. Pretty sweet. 8)

WhyFi wrote: [quote=mypasswordwontwork][quote=WhyFi][quote=mypasswordwontwork]In my line of work you are not necessarily required to wear clothes, so nothing is deductible.

Tests at the clinic?

There aren't many diseases that can be picked up by quaffing champagne and eating expensive dinners with balding, ageing executives. Well, I guess in the long-run it could lead to heart disease and so on but nothing sexually transmitted.

Where would one quaff Champagne and eat expensive dinners while nude? "Eyes Wide Shut," indeed...

Long Tan on Fifth Avenue

if you're getting drunk on champagne and eating expensive dinners naked
at long tan, then i'd say you're definitely a "have"

quijibo wrote: if you're getting drunk on champagne and eating expensive dinners naked
at long tan, then i'd say you're definitely a "have"

No... You have to be on the Manhattan circuit before you're a 'have.'

I propose the next brooklynian happy hour be at Long Tan. off with the Boxers, off with bras, off with the Briefs!

steve wrote: I propose the next brooklynian happy hour be at Long Tan. off with the Boxers, off with bras, off with the Briefs!

Great idea.

steve wrote: I propose the next brooklynian happy hour be at Long Tan. off with the Boxers, off with bras, off with the Briefs!

Bleh! Way to chase away the newbies, Steve!


:shock: [-(

Mamacita wrote: [quote=steve]I propose the next brooklynian happy hour be at Long Tan. off with the Boxers, off with bras, off with the Briefs!

Bleh! Way to chase away the newbies, Steve!


:shock: [-(

Don't worry Mamacita, we have some very attractive posters.

steve wrote: [quote=Mamacita][quote=steve]I propose the next brooklynian happy hour be at Long Tan. off with the Boxers, off with bras, off with the Briefs!

Bleh! Way to chase away the newbies, Steve!


:shock: [-(

Don't worry Mamacita, we have some very attractive posters.

have we not yet learned that one person's yummy is another's ick? [-X

Plus some people are naturally attracted to physically ugly people.

mypasswordwontwork wrote: [quote=Flexichick] to go out for drinks/to eat once in a while, an occasional vacation) on less.

Thing is I don't only want to be able to eat out 'once in a while'

Good news anyway, a potential client is talking about paying my rent and providing me with a stipend if I will be at his disposal twice a week. We're meeting for lunch later this week to negotiate. All seems very business-like.

I'd throw in utilities as well, regardless of whether it's included in the rent.

Idlewild wrote: [quote=mypasswordwontwork][quote=Flexichick] to go out for drinks/to eat once in a while, an occasional vacation) on less.

Thing is I don't only want to be able to eat out 'once in a while'

Good news anyway, a potential client is talking about paying my rent and providing me with a stipend if I will be at his disposal twice a week. We're meeting for lunch later this week to negotiate. All seems very business-like.

I'd throw in utilities as well, regardless of whether it's included in the rent.

I'll remind you both that commercial activity is NOT permitted on this board.
READ THE RULES linked at the top of the page.

As far as I know we're not conducting business.

Idlewild wrote: As far as I know we're not conducting business.

that's cool. the words "client" and "paying" stood out to me.
and since I warn all the personal chefs/bodyworkers/housepainters about the non-commercial nature of these boards, it seems fair to mention it here too.

The post is have and have not. How can it not flow into job description?

Idlewild wrote: As far as I know we're not conducting business.

Exactly. You seem like a nice guy, I'd hate to bleed your bank account dry.

mypasswordwontwork wrote: [quote=Idlewild]As far as I know we're not conducting business.

Exactly. You seem like a nice guy, I'd hate to bleed your bank account dry.

Ha! Unlike most men I do think with my wallet. Besides my Machiavellian finesse would impress you to the point of giving it to me for free.

Idlewild wrote: [quote=mypasswordwontwork][quote=Idlewild]As far as I know we're not conducting business.

Exactly. You seem like a nice guy, I'd hate to bleed your bank account dry.

Ha! Unlike most men I do think with my wallet. Besides my Machiavellian finesse would impress you to the point of giving it to me for free.

Oh yeah?

Idlewild wrote: [quote=mypasswordwontwork][quote=Idlewild]As far as I know we're not conducting business.

Exactly. You seem like a nice guy, I'd hate to bleed your bank account dry.

Ha! Unlike most men I do think with my wallet. Besides my Machiavellian finesse would impress you to the point of giving it to me for free.

He is a smoothie, that Idlewild

Smooth as a gravel road.

Idlewild is one funny motherf...

Anyway, I remember reading somewhere that performing musicians' wardrobe (stagewear, specifically) is tax-deductible. What percentage and is that still in effect? Dunno. (The article was from about 10 years ago.) If the former is still the case, it would surprise me that business attire--and dry cleaning, for that matter--are not IRS-friendly deductions. Anyone?

MichaelKeys wrote: Anyway, I remember reading somewhere that performing musicians' wardrobe (stagewear, specifically) is tax-deductible. What percentage and is that still in effect?

No specific percentage, just as long as you don't claim a large enough amount to raise eyebrows (as Stevie Nicks did, don't know whatever happened with that). When I was in a band I deducted stagewear, etc., but then I never made a profit either. I believe the rule is that you can't wear whatever it is as normal streetwear. (Alafairnadia just added a post about this).

laura wrote: [quote=MichaelKeys]Anyway, I remember reading somewhere that performing musicians' wardrobe (stagewear, specifically) is tax-deductible. What percentage and is that still in effect?

No specific percentage, just as long as you don't claim a large enough amount to raise eyebrows (as Stevie Nicks did, don't know whatever happened with that). When I was in a band I deducted stagewear, etc., but then I never made a profit either.

I think costumes are different from attire. the IRS is wacky that way. basically, if it's something you can wear in everyday life, even if it's ... over the top (like a Dior suit instead of a JC Penny's suit), it's not deductible. but if it's something like a costume that you can't really wear outside of a particular purpose, like a show, it's a costume, and that's, to a degree, deductible. the degree? you have to be wearing SOMETHING. I would definitely consult a legit accountant about this issue as it is a fine line and you need to be sure you're staying within the boundaries of the IRS code.

man this thread could go on for many pages :P. hmm wondering anyone on this board use your services yet MPWW? and anyone rate wanna rate her lol.