Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

[a34]

Hey Guys,

I've received mixed information on this. Some people have said things like mileage are deductible if you do a living history impression at a national park. Others have said no. Anyone know what the rule is on this, and have you successfully taken a tax deduction and not been audited? LOL.

Thanks for any info !!

Randy

[dixieflyer]

Re: Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

Randy,
To the best of my knowledge, you can only deduct these expenses if your group is set up as a non-profit or not-for-profit group. I belong to a WWII group that is set up this way, although I have not been audited.

HTH, FWIW, YMMV,

[Silas]

Re: Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

This is one of those areas where you need to consult a professional, not a group of amateurs. Free legal advice from nonprofessionals is dangerous.

[xredcatcher]

Re: Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

I also think thats the best way too go, ask a professional, before bad things happen

Todd Brickley
Company H 110th Regt. P.V.

[Coatsy]

Re: Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

Randy, just give your local group dictaor a call. He has all the answers. Remember to ask him first.

[a34]

Re: Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

LOL, will do.

[Silas]

Re: Are living history impression cost's tax deductible?

The legitimacy or nonlegitimacy of deducting costs associated with the hobby is a question which pops up on a regular basis. The answers generally involve idle conjecture, anecdotes or a combination of both. Trying to save a few bucks based upon free, general advice given on a public forum may cost you dearly in the long run.

In the long tradition of closing threads about tax deduction and the hobby, this thread just joined the others.