topic My wife works as an exercise coach and is required to purchase proprietary protein shakes from the company she contracts with. Can these be deducted? And how? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

My wife works as an exercise coach and is required to purchase proprietary protein shakes from the company she contracts with. Can these be deducted? And how?

nodnarbz — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:10:06 GMT

These shake purchases are part of the requirement for her to remain in good-standing with the company as a "coach" and therefore be able to receive commissions when she brings others on as students.

Yes, she can deduct the cost of the protein shakes as a b...

MinhT — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:10:07 GMT

Yes, she can deduct the cost of the protein shakes as a business expense as they are necessary for her business (as a coach).

Would they be deducted as a "meal" expense - and therefor...

nodnarbz — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:10:08 GMT

Would they be deducted as a "meal" expense - and therefore be 50% deductible, or would they qualify for the 100% meal deduction? Or would they need to be deducted under another category?

You can deduct them as Supplies.

MinhT — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:10:10 GMT

You can deduct them as Supplies.