A Robot Servant
The Write-Off: A Bluetooth-equipped robot that can open doors, fold laundry and bring you a few beers from the fridge.
The Cost: $400,000
The Deduction: “Additional Bonus Depreciation.” Nobody knows what that means anyway.
Paid in Full
Your Guide to Tax Day Deductions
We’re not accountants, but we know two things for sure: first, your taxes are due on Monday (you’re welcome); and second, you could be deducting so much more next year. So we’ve put together a humble list of suggested <em>Tax Day Write-Offs</em> for 2012. (We won’t tell the IRS.)
A Traveling Tennis Pro
The Write-Off: Private tennis lessons from Mats Wilander—holder of seven Grand Slam titles, and currently traveling the country in a Winnebago.
The Cost: $4,800 per day
The Deduction: Given how many deals are closed on the tennis court, tightening up your serve qualifies as “negotiation training.”
A Life-Size Statue of Yourself
The Write-Off: A handsomely sculpted bronze of your exact image, possibly slaying a dragon or high-fiving an eagle.
The Cost: $45,000 to $200,000
The Deduction: Under Section 179, self re-creation is a legitimate marketing expense.
An Honest-to-God Blimp
The Write-Off: The psychological edge of showing up to work in a 230-foot blimp cannot be overstated.
The Cost: $500,000 per month, or $8 million to buy
The Deduction: Transportation expenses, naturally.
A White Lion Cub
The Write-Off: You could use a pet. And a mascot.
The Cost: $140,000 per cub
The Deduction: He doubles as the world’s most expensive security system.
