Fedex Uniform Allowance Question
03-03-2010 | 03:25 PM
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03-03-2010 | 09:38 PM
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From: Retired MD11 Capt
... paper earned a B- at the Charlie Rangel School of Ethics. Strong fundamentals but a bit unimaginative. Lacks flair.
03-04-2010 | 03:12 AM
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Yeah, that's the idea. Wish I'd have thought of that when I was flying the line. Don't worry about that oft-used threat of them firing guys who either stole from the company, or falsified company documents, because I'm sure it'll never happen to you. I mean, saving a couple hundred bucks is certainly worth the risk....isn't it? They'd never figure it out, right? If I were you, I'd go for it, after all, you only live once, and $200 bucks is $200 bucks.
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03-04-2010 | 05:14 AM
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In keeping with APC protocal I'll add my 2 cents in order to show my moral superiority. Even if you bought it outright I would not cheat the IRS with a write off, the flight bag isn't a required or necessary piece of equipment for your duties. Is it really worth the $50 dollar credit when the IRS audits you and seizes your house for fraud and penalties and interest. They'll find you, the voices tell me so.
03-04-2010 | 05:39 AM
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Once upon a time...
From the "good story but not a good idea" files:
A Captain's hat blew off, rolled in front of a ramp vehicle, and was destroyed. His expense claim for a new hat was denied, so the next week he told his S/O "Let me do the pay sheet this trip." When he submitted it, clerks were puzzled to read in the "remarks" section: "The hat's in there."
A Captain's hat blew off, rolled in front of a ramp vehicle, and was destroyed. His expense claim for a new hat was denied, so the next week he told his S/O "Let me do the pay sheet this trip." When he submitted it, clerks were puzzled to read in the "remarks" section: "The hat's in there."
03-04-2010 | 07:24 AM
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Moral Superiority Demonstration
In keeping with APC protocal I'll add my 2 cents in order to show my moral superiority. Even if you bought it outright I would not cheat the IRS with a write off, the flight bag isn't a required or necessary piece of equipment for your duties. Is it really worth the $50 dollar credit when the IRS audits you and seizes your house for fraud and penalties and interest. They'll find you, the voices tell me so.
I find that moral superiority is achieved best by being correct.
You are not cheating the IRS when you claim luggage. Below is a pretty good web site for what and why you should claim something as an airline pilot. However if you think Uncle Sugar deserves more money feel free, don't claim your home interest loan, only use the standard deduction and make sure you pay income taxes on your 401K contributions. Airline Employee Business Expenses Listed and Explained | EZPERDIEM.COM
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03-04-2010 | 10:11 AM
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I find that moral superiority is achieved best by being correct. You are not cheating the IRS when you claim luggage. Below is a pretty good web site for what and why you should claim something as an airline pilot. However if you think Uncle Sugar deserves more money feel free, don't claim your home interest loan, only use the standard deduction and make sure you pay income taxes on your 401K contributions.
Airline Employee Business Expenses Listed and Explained | EZPERDIEM.COM
You are not cheating the IRS when you claim luggage. Below is a pretty good web site for what and why you should claim something as an airline pilot. However if you think Uncle Sugar deserves more money feel free, don't claim your home interest loan, only use the standard deduction and make sure you pay income taxes on your 401K contributions. Airline Employee Business Expenses Listed and Explained | EZPERDIEM.COM
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