Can us regional nerds write off sunglasses?

[Midnight Flyer]

While you're at it, iPod, Hair Gel and backpacks are also listed in the IRS code under regional tard - special needs.

ha ha...beat me to it!!

 

[dickburns]

I use starbucks to stay awake... can I write that off too?

 

[Airboss]

You can write off whatever you want.
The IRS may have issues with some deductions.
Just think of a model. Can they write off their whole wardrobe just because they always need to look good? NO.
If the general public can take a look at you and not know what your job is, you cannot deduct it.
If it is embroiderd with your company logo, it is deductable.
As you noticed, you will hear many answers, do what you feel is proper, and always be willing to answer to our buddies at the IRS.

 

[blesko]

internet purchases when there's a business center down the hall? seriously. Sunglasses every year? Have fun getting audited and explaining that.

Go rob a bank if you want to bend uncle sam over. It'd be a lot more honorable than that ********************.

I hold a first class medical, got it every 6 months. To hold a medical, I require prescription lenses both prescription and non-prescription. Its required for my job.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Buuutttt,
As a regional pilot, you gotta make enough money to itemize, there isn't a box on the 1040EZ for dorky pilot sunglasses and big pilot watch.
Get real!
HaaaHaaa!
PBR

 

[crxpilot]

Do you even need to itemize regional pay?

 

[Erlanger]

I most certainly don't need glasses of any sort to clearly see SuperPilot's avatar. Wow, is that what Martha looked like in her youth?

 

[Carl_Spackler]

I hold a first class medical, got it every 6 months. To hold a medical, I require prescription lenses both prescription and non-prescription. Its required for my job.

This falls into the same category as haircuts and razors etc. These are all personal expenses that cannot be deducted.

 

[regionalcap]

This falls into the same category as haircuts and razors etc. These are all personal expenses that cannot be deducted.

hmmm...this tax company list sunglasses as something you can deduct

www.crewtaxes.com

 

[Dubya]

You can write off whatever you want.
The IRS may have issues with some deductions.
Just think of a model. Can they write off their whole wardrobe just because they always need to look good? NO.
If the general public can take a look at you and not know what your job is, you cannot deduct it.
If it is embroiderd with your company logo, it is deductable.
As you noticed, you will hear many answers, do what you feel is proper, and always be willing to answer to our buddies at the IRS.

Hmmmmm...this gives me some creative tattoo ideas.

W

 

[Carl_Spackler]

The problem is that if you get audited by the IRS, the agent will look at that item and say that the sunglasses can also be used outside of work. Also with the IRS you are guilty unless your prove yourself innocent. I guess if you can show them that you bought a non polarized pair for work and left them in your flight kit and you bought another pair for you car, maybe they would allow it, but IRS Agents are like FSDO's, they don't always agree. One may allow it, another may not.

In my mind it's not even worth trying. A $100 pair of sunglasses will get you back 20 something if you don't get audited. If you do get audited, you may owe back tax, penalty and interest.

Also, just because someone prepares your taxes for you, does not mean you are not responsible for what you claim as deduction. It's still your signature on the return.

 

[Carl_Spackler]

If it is embroiderd with your company logo, it is deductable.

Haha, maybe I should put a company logo on golf shoes and my truck too

 

[PBRstreetgang]

So if I get a bunch of Jimmy Hats with the SKYW logo on them can I deduct them? Them 20sumthin' F/As can be HOT!
PBR

 

[Stifler's Mom]

So if I get a bunch of Jimmy Hats with the SKYW logo on them can I deduct them? Them 20sumthin' F/As can be HOT!
PBR

Sure, but when wearing one, will you be able to read the full "SkyWest" logo? Luckily, I only need to unwrap to expose "ASA". :blush: You really don't want to have to explain to some gal that you work for "more" than "Sky" Airlines. :0

 

[front9]

Sure, but when wearing one, will you be able to read the full "SkyWest" logo? Luckily, I only need to unwrap to expose "ASA". :blush: You really don't want to have to explain to some gal that you work for "more" than "Sky" Airlines. :0

Hahaha...you beat me to it. But if you re-read his post he only said "SKYW" on it; just one letter more than ASA

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Hahaha...you beat me to it. But if you re-read his post he only said "SKYW" on it; just one letter more than ASA

Ooops, he did. I'm just thankful I don't work for "Air Wisconsin Airlines" then.

 

[FlySacto]

So if I get a bunch of Jimmy Hats with the SKYW logo on them can I deduct them? Them 20sumthin' F/As can be HOT!
PBR

Count me in on that custom order. Just make sure they're latex free. I know one who's allergic and we don't want to spoil the ride for the next overnight.

 

[ALIMBO]

What about headsets? I've heard you can and you can't from different people. Obviously you can't use them outside of work, but if you fly for fun on your own you could. So....

 

[FlySacto]

What about headsets? I've heard you can and you can't from different people. Obviously you can't use them outside of work, but if you fly for fun on your own you could. So....

Write them off. They're a piece of professional equipment for your job.

 

[flyf15]

Write them off. They're a piece of professional equipment for your job.

Yep. They're probably specifically outlined in your FOM that you have to buy them to work there..