Tax code #

pianolover 88 pianolover88@hotmail.com
Sat, 09 Mar 2002 11:06:58 -0800


Bill,

Hmmmm, I didn't think of that angle! I'm meeting with an accountant to  
smooth everthing out. I use a tax software program, which is fast and 
seemingly accurate, but I want to make certain that I'm overpaying! thanks 
to all who have helped in this area.

Terry Peterson


>From: Billbrpt@AOL.COM
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: pianotech@ptg.org
>Subject: Re: Tax code #
>Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 11:55:15 EST
>
>In a message dated 3/9/02 10:44:06 AM Central Standard Time,
>pianolover88@hotmail.com (pianolover 88) writes:
>
>
> > On "Schedule C" of the Federal form, under "B", is the "business code" 
>to
> > fill in. Which code would best describe piano tuning business, since 
>there
> > is NO  code for this specific line of work? The one which seemed to come
> > closest is #451140 "Musical instrument and supplies stores". I selected
> > this
> > because I'm a floor tuner for a Piano store, in addition to my own 
>private
> > business. Thanks for the help.
> >
> >
> > Terry
> >
>Terry,
>
>I don't usually asnwer this kind of question but my advice is:  711510
>Independant Artists, writers & performers...
>
>under, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, subcategory:  Performing Arts,
>Spectator Sports & Related Industries.
>
>This would be the most appropriate for you since you are also a performance
>artist.  It allows you the maximum amount or write offs for business.
>
>What you do is art, whether it is in someone's home or on a stage, it's not
>"appliance repair" or retailing even if you do sell a small amount of 
>retail
>products.
>
>If you were strictly a rebuilder, the category would probably be different
>but even if you get a shop going, how much different is that from having a
>shop for theater prop building?  It's art, it's not machinery, computer or
>vehicle repair.
>
>Bill Bremmer RPT
>Madison, Wisconsin
>  <A HREF="http://www.billbremmer.com/">Click here: -=w w w . b i l l b r e 
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