Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Tax write offs?

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Joined
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    103
    Thanks
    61
    Thanked 133 Times in 54 Posts

    Default Tax write offs?

    So I know I can write off stripper gowns, shoes and tips... But my accountant was giving me issues about writing off my makeup purchases for work. Usually I just buy regular makeup from Sephora or the drugstore. She said that I can only write off "costume" makeup. Even if I use the makeup I buy only for work, if I could walk down the street wearing it and people wouldn't look at me like I'm crazy than it's not a valid write off. That said, she also didn't have any issues writing off my gym membership, because it's something that improves my performance at work. Does anyone else think this is weird? Do you write off your makeup purchases?

  2. #2
    God/dess Zofia's Avatar
    Joined
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Posts
    2,417
    Thanks
    2,964
    Thanked 2,370 Times in 934 Posts

    Default Re: Tax write offs?

    Makeup, only if I got it from a theatrical supply place. Same for costumes. If the receipt didn't say costumes, I didn't write it off. Your accountant is on solid ground with her advice.

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to Zofia For This Useful Post:


  4. #3
    Banned Melonie's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2002
    Location
    way south of the border
    Posts
    25,932
    Thanks
    612
    Thanked 10,563 Times in 4,646 Posts
    Blog Entries
    3
    My Mood
    Cynical

    Default Re: Tax write offs?

    Business expense tax deductions must pass the 'housewife test' if audited.

    see

  5. #4
    Senior Member
    Joined
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    103
    Thanks
    61
    Thanked 133 Times in 54 Posts

    Default Re: Tax write offs?

    Thanks for the info ladies! I thought at some point I saw on here that makeup is an acceptable write off, so I figured I'd check.

Similar Threads

  1. Cosmetic procedures are tax write-offs?
    By CamGirlJessie in forum Stripping (was Stripping General)
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 01-10-2013, 10:35 AM
  2. CrAzY TaX WrItE OFFS!!
    By ShellyBElly in forum Stripping (was Stripping General)
    Replies: 26
    Last Post: 05-01-2011, 01:59 PM
  3. are these write offs??
    By Corgan in forum Dollar Den
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 06-11-2008, 05:02 PM
  4. Tax write offs...
    By Divine in forum Dollar Den
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-12-2007, 02:54 AM
  5. Wedding Tax Write Offs?
    By Lysondra in forum Dollar Den
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-11-2007, 09:25 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •