Rita Ä Berkowitz wrote
(in article ):

Jerry L wrote:

Income tax write-offs: generally, if you have income to buy
equipment, you must also put the income into your income taxes. That
includes a sum of $$$s for self-employment taxes and social security
taxes. If, after gifting the I.R.S. some of your money, the I.R.S.
is kind, you may be able to 'write-off' a portion of your equipment.
The travel part of your trip is a different story __ adding to the
fact that you hope to 'be a business' after the spending for a cruise
trip.

You need to find a good tax accountant and listen to what he/she has
to offer.

The answer to his question is *NO* he can't. If he bought this equipment
for personal use, which he did, then he is stuck.

Incorrect. If he decides to formulate a business after the
initial purchase, he can transfer the assets into the company
and treat them as any other capital equipment expense made after
the formation. The IRS doesn't employer mind readers yet,
AFAIK. Whether a sole proprietorship, partnership or a
corporation, you can acquire assets prior to the creation of the
entity and transfer or sell them to the 'business' at a later
time.

I agree, consult an accountant.

Always good advice.

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