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 · Accepted solution]

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.

[toneyks]

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]

I am also a prof violinist. Where on Schedule C can we deduct concert tickets?

[toneyks]

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