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From: dgl@houxd.UUCP (D.LEEPER)
Newsgroups: net.taxes
Subject: tax avoidance vs tax evasion
Message-ID: <191@houxd.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 12-Nov-83 10:05:20 EST
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Posted: Sat Nov 12 10:05:20 1983
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Enough is enough.
Income tax is here to stay.  Discussions of whether it is
legal are interesting but futile -- anyone who doesn't pay taxes based
on the arguments showing up in this newsgroup risks prosecution
for tax evasion.

On the other hand, tax *avoidance* is perfectly legal.  As 1984
draws nigh, I hope this net will shift to discussions of perfectly
legal tax deductions, deferrals, and shelters -- especially those
that could apply to all us working stiffs.

For instance, if you frequently drive your personal car to off-premises
locations for meetings, or if you are driving to a temporary work location,
you can save a tidy sum by deducting your "costs."
These costs include gas, oil, repairs, license and registrations fees,
car washes, auto club memeberships, and, most importantly, depreciation.  
Adding up these costs and deducting them as 
instructed in a good tax guide (like Lasser's "Your Income Tax"),
may take a couple of hours work with a calculator and a pencil,
but it's time well-spent, especially if you have a new car.

Are there other frequently overlooked deductions we can share?