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From: hogge@uiucdcsp.CS.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: computer write-off
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Date: Mon, 3-Feb-86 17:00:00 EST
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Nf-From: uiucdcsp.CS.UIUC.EDU!hogge    Feb  3 16:00:00 1986


>Educational expenses are generally not tax-deductible, unless they
>are necessary for your PRESENT job (and not just to get a better one).
>Thus, even if a PC were considered an educational expense, it wouldn't help.

I think I can argue that expenses for my Masters degree are deductable.
I went on leave from TI in order to improve my (then current) job skills--not
to seek a better job.  But you have stressed the word PRESENT in your reply.
I guess that being on-leave might not cut it in court.  However, then
I could argue that all educational expenses are required for my present
job as a research assistant.  (You have to go to school in order to keep
your RA.)

I would be interested in any views on this arguement, plus any
facts on special restrictions on computer writeoffs for education.

--John