Originally Posted by RetiredFTS (Post 1828188)

I thought this would be the best place for FREE tax advice. Can we deduct cell phone and internet fees as a job expense?

I bought a beer for a tax appeals judge on a plane once and his free advice was never hide income; everything else was negotiable. And putting "retired military" as your profession does add a little layer of insulation to a return.

Originally Posted by Going2Baja (Post 1828198)

Another Quick Question re: Taxes - Pro-Diem or Flightline by Sabre?

Thanks - Baja.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1828177)

I've got to hand it to Richard Quest at CNN, he really kicked up a $h(t storm with the ME3 carriers. Some media are reporting an apology, but it's more of a 'sorry if the truth hurts', love, DL'. Now you've got their CEO's on the air spouting anger and indignation, but not exactly answering the questions raised. Blogs are popping up relating to discriminatory and human rights issues at those carriers. Sully is weighing in on Euro LCC's and Ireland is defending their sketchy business oversight regulations. Lines are being drawn. Gloves are coming off. Trade regulations are being challenged. Let your governmental representatives know where you stand.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1828228)

Richard Banhammer Anderson

Originally Posted by Big E 757 (Post 1828214)

Pro-diem. I've used flight line but it takes forever, almost a month. Maybe more this time of year. Prodiem will get it to you in around 2 days. It takes about 10-15 minutes on the phone with their peeps and you're done. Great product.

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1828252)

I'd pay a sizable assessment to hire RA as our MEC chairman

Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1828252)

and pay him whatever he wants.

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1827923)

Sounds like those extra 717s are going to happen... most for flying, a few for parts. DCI is going into major shrinkage mode due to staffing issues with mainline looking for lots more planes. I'm liking this trend. :)

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1828177)

I've got to hand it to Richard Quest at CNN, he really kicked up a $h(t storm with the ME3 carriers. Some media are reporting an apology, but it's more of a 'sorry if the truth hurts', love, DL'. Now you've got their CEO's on the air spouting anger and indignation, but not exactly answering the questions raised. Blogs are popping up relating to discriminatory and human rights issues at those carriers. Sully is weighing in on Euro LCC's and Ireland is defending their sketchy business oversight regulations. Lines are being drawn. Gloves are coming off. Trade regulations are being challenged. Let your governmental representatives know where you stand.