Thread: Is crashpad deductible for tax purposes?
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Old 03-27-2009, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pokey9554 View Post
Tax Topics - Topic 511 Business Travel Expenses

So my interpretation is, yes, you can deduct your crashpad expenses.
Sorry, the IRS does not agree. The very first sentence says "travel away from home". The IRS says that where you work is your tax home. If you live in Seattle and commute to Chicago because you can hold a Captain bid there, then Chicago is your tax home. You can't deduct living expenses in Chicago, or your costs commuting between Seattle and Chicago. Of course, if you have a trip that lays over in Seattle, then you can deduct your per diem expenses in Seattle.

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