Taxes » Tax Deductions » 10 Craziest Tax Deductions For 2011And if the fridge breaks, I'd starve to death!6 of 12Ah, the evergreen home security system ploy. We've seen legitimate home businesses try to claim their dogs and even cats as a security expense. Me-ow! But the Hunter Group in Fair Lawn, N.J., reports that one client had a personal stake in her home security system."One client tried to write off the cost of her home security system. Rationale? If the client's home was burglarized and she was killed, she could no longer pay taxes."Reckon she could write off food and clothing as well.« Back to the Tax Deductions page. Related Articles:Tax breaks for businessesDependents pay off on taxesMiscellaneous deductionsDon't dare deduct these!Related Links:Tax breaks for homeownersDeducting job-search costs10 overlooked tax breaksDeducting job expenses advertisement
Taxes » Tax Deductions » 10 Craziest Tax Deductions For 2011
Ah, the evergreen home security system ploy. We've seen legitimate home businesses try to claim their dogs and even cats as a security expense. Me-ow! But the Hunter Group in Fair Lawn, N.J., reports that one client had a personal stake in her home security system.
"One client tried to write off the cost of her home security system. Rationale? If the client's home was burglarized and she was killed, she could no longer pay taxes."
Reckon she could write off food and clothing as well.
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