Purchased a violin. Is the tax deductible? Cost $25,000

[xmasbaby0]

Are you self-employed as a musician?  

[danielrv679]

No

[danielrv679]

No, not self employed as a musician, but you can deduct taxes on the purchase of a new car, and I’m not employed as a race at driver.

[Coleen3]

No. This is not an item for which you can take the additional sales tax.

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