>James, >Your tax preparer is right. Besides being a novice piano tech., I am >also a veteran CPA. Never spend money merely to save taxes, unless it's >part of a more comprehensive tax strategy. I.e. if you were going to buy >the tools anyway and could lower your taxes more by buying this year vs. >next year. >Jerry Hunt >Dallas, TX Since approximately 30% of my earnings, give or take, is initially destined for taxes and is money I will never have for my personal use, why not spend it in a fashion that best serves the interests at home when at all possible. I take the approach that using the 30% plus the 70% I do have provides more buying power for the items I can utilize in the business. All above board, of course, Keith McGavern kam544@earthlink.net Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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