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  2. Armor, gear, gas/expenses may be tax deductible!

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    Yeah. I followed up again with the CPA. As has been mentioned, I just need to keep all receipts and document everything to the letter. Im fortunate in that I just purchased all of my gear and have yet to build my suit. Im not in the least bit concerned. I wont play with fire and try to deduct fun functions- pub crawls, etc., but If I take a trip and spend 500 bucks on expenses/travel for a childrens hospital group, I WILL take my deduction.

  8. Armor, gear, gas/expenses may be tax deductible!

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    I heard from my local garrison that the issue was brought up some years ago- at that time, because the 501st isnt a "501" non-profit (lol- 501) deductions couldnt be claimed under the Bush admin.... My accountant swears that since so many organization and local charity groups arent certified 501 NPOs (it costs a lot of $ and 6 months to be reviewed).... We are allowed to deduct everything if we can provide documentation of a troop, i.e. boys/girls club, hospitals, etc. It also applies to gas/expenses toward getting to and from said events. Obviously, fun only troops wouldnt apply (celebration, unless you hug a disabled kid, etc). I would never suggest shorting my Uncle Sam, but if I can legally save a few bucks then good for me. He takes enough of my hard work as it is.

  9. Armor, gear, gas/expenses may be tax deductible!

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    I was married last summer, and with her job and mine we faced a hot mess figuring out our tax planning/finances. We hired an accountant who claims that my new hobby may be entirely deductible from taxes (assuming I use the gear for non-profit/charitable works). Any tax gurus here that can confirm/deny this? It would be a sweet deal If I could deduct my armor/blaster/etc.

  12. Please consider those around us... a flu/pertussis thread

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    Youre right to a degree, Svache. The point of being innoculated as a healthy person is to protect those at risk around you- another layer of protection against infection and subsequent spreading. The vaccine isnt for everyone, and Ill admit that every time I get one I feel run down for a day or two, but if it saves even one person in public from being hospitalized or worse, Im glad to do it.

  14. Please consider those around us... a flu/pertussis thread

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    (This is a USA post... please add any insight from abroad)...........Please think of the vulnerable. If you have the potential of touching, visiting, or hugging a human under the age of 124, or those with a sensitive immune system this winter, please give them the honor of getting a flu shot (inquire about whooping cough (pertussis) this year. The season is here, and whooping cough is expected to make a huge comeback with the intention to kill/afflict many young people (our childhood DTEP may have worn off, and the strain is different). Any drugstore will offer cheap vaccinations (workplaces free. If the cost is truly a problem and you'd like to protect the young/old/compromised, please PM and I'll personally fund your shots. Don't expose the very young, old, or immunocompromised over stubborn opinion. Thanks. Questions/concerns? -Joel

     

    PS- Much more information is available to you if you have questions. www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

    or feel free to PM about information. I am a medical professional, but I won't pretend to have all the answers. If I cannot help, I'll dig up an answer or resource/reference. Please consider getting protected, and thanks.

  17. Painting inside the helmet

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    I did plastidip- the brush on in a can. Im pleased with it, but ill find the spray next time for more even coverage. Its got a flexible hard rubber texture. It can be peeled out if you pull hard enough. Ive been reading that people are coating/winterizing their rims with it to protect them. They peel it off in the spring. -----------

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