---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I feel that it does work, and am prepared to justify in the case of an audit. Nordstom's department store isn't in the piano business and they own a piano. It's a sure bet that they deduct the cost of depreciation plus the cost of paying the pianist! But heck, ilex, if you really want good advice don't ask a bunch of piano technicians, ask a professional tax accountant. Actually, Randy Potter, RPT is the most knowlegeble person I know on the subject of piano technicians and their taxes. It wouldn't hurt to consult with him. ilex cameron ross <i1ex@earthlink.net> wrote: thanks for everyone's feedback. I should have mentioned that I actually do *not* own a piano yet. other than the one I grew up playing at my mom's house. the thing is, Ryan - I agree fully with you in theory, but does that actually *work*? thanks, ilex -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Ryan Sowers Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 12:28 PM To: Pianotech Subject: RE: tax deductions? In my thinking no piano technician should practice the craft in less they have a piano. Period. Would you trust an auto mechanic that didn't actually own, and drive a car? Since I see owning a piano as an indispensable part of being a piano technician I have no problem at all deducting the expense. It's a tool like my drill press, ban saw, etc. Of course with expensive purchases you depreciate it over a period of several years. Also deduct the interest if you are making payments (like me!). Having a good quality piano increases your credibility and professionalism. Having no or a mediocre piano does the opposite. How many times have clients asked you: "What kind of piano do you own?" Definitely a FAQ. Very frequently I am encouraging people to upgrade their spinet, consoles, and worn-out uprights. How could I do this in good faith if I don't personally value the instrument enough to warrant owning a good quality one. David Love <davidlovepianos@comcast.net> wrote: I don't think so, but I'm not an accountant. However, you certainly can deduct the cost of the piano and the cost of parts you replace when you sell it and have to report the sale as income. David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of ilex cameron ross Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 7:16 PM To: Pianotech Subject: tax deductions? List - I apologize if this is a silly question, but I am currently gnawing on an opportunity I'd really like to take, except that it would require some financial finagling. In weighing my pros and cons, a thought came up - as a technician, if you purchase a piano that requires work that would help you hone your craft, can that purchase at all possibly be written off as a tax deduction? I'm afraid it's going to break my heart if I don't grab this piano, but it may break my wallet come April if i DO buy it... May post again with requests for opinions on said instrument. thanks, ilex _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives Ryan Sowers, RPT Puget Sound Chapter Pianova Piano Service Olympia, WA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Ryan Sowers, RPT Puget Sound Chapter Pianova Piano Service Olympia, WA --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/c4/26/55/8c/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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