tomlanelle
Returning Member

I am a private piano teacher and teach in my home. Can I deduct for musical concert tickets, travel to concerts and meals while away?

 
Anita01
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Business expenses have to be both ordinary and necessary.  I think you would have a very hard time proving that it was necessary for you to attend these concerts in order to teach from home, rather then just listening to live or taped performances.

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I am a professional violinist.  I would like to comment on your answer:  "listening to live or taped performances" is NEVER the same as experiencing a performance at the venue!!
calimusic
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I am also a prof violinist. Where on Schedule C can we deduct concert tickets?

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I am not an expert but I included that in my Professional Expenses catagory that I added under  "Other Expenses"