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I purchased original paintings for my therapy office. Can I deduct this expense? If so, under what category?

minddoc123 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:18 GMT

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Coleen3 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:20 GMT

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Yes, these can be deducted, provided they are an ordinary...

DanielV01 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:22 GMT

Yes, these can be deducted, provided they are an ordinary and "necessary" business expense. As long as the expense is a reasonable one (in other words, not a collectible art purchase that is an investment in disguise as an expense.)

Thank you! Under what category can art work be deducted f...

minddoc123 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:22 GMT

Thank you! Under what category can art work be deducted for my office? I am self-employed.

Probably just "miscellaneous deduction" These are at the...

DanielV01 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:24 GMT

Probably just "miscellaneous deduction" These are at the end and go into "other supplies". Office deco isn't an official category, so this last category is kind of the catch-all for legitimate deductions that don't go anywhere else.

By the way, I meant to finish and say that no one wants t...

DanielV01 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:25 GMT

By the way, I meant to finish and say that no one wants to go into an undecorated therapy office. So, it is a typical or "ordinary" expense, and is also a "necessary" one since it is for a legitimate business reason.

So helpful, thanks!

minddoc123 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:27 GMT

So helpful, thanks!

You are welcome.

DanielV01 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:24:29 GMT

You are welcome.