Guest guest Posted January 10, 2001 Report Share Posted January 10, 2001 Wow...I never signed any contracts with my tutors, and a few of them are not even working with us anymore. Does it mean I'm in trouble? Also, does any one of you know if all the 36+K spent out of our pocket in the past year for my son's ABA can be deducted for tax purposes? Thanks for any input. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2001 Report Share Posted January 10, 2001 Seema, You *can* deduct the expenses, but I don't know how. Some other people on the list have done so (check the ME-list, it has been around a lot longer). It involves getting letters of medical necessity and so forth. I hope you have really good records. I kept a notebook with time sheets and records of checks cut and so forth. I also use Quicken which lets you print out official looking documents (somehow typed stuff looks more official). I made up letterheads and forms for each tutor on a word processing program (they even had a little logo on it), so that the tutor could 'bill' me. I have a program at work where I could run almost all of my expenses pre-tax. I still use it for unreimbursed medical and speech therapy (heck, I even ran my fast forword expenses through it). The advantage of that is that the IRS never 'sees' the income that you spend on therapy in the first place...you have to justify your expenses to the pre-tax company, and if they dispute them, you can work it out with them (send additional documentation and so forth)...I think this is easier than dealing with the IRS. The irony is that lower paying employees can only use $3000 pre-tax, whereas 'key' employees (I " m a doctor) have access to a pre-tax program that allows up to $50,000 pre-tax (but you pay a 15% premium to do it). Unfortunately, in this country, the rich get all the breaks...it stinks, but I'm not gonna turn down any help!! See if you can find an accountant involved in the autism world who will give you a price break and help you with your taxes (and the 1099 issue). My accountant takes care of all that for me and since I'm a high audit risk, we take less chances. If you are a low audit risk, then the prior 1099s shouldn't be an issue, it's more an issue for the tutors than you--and they are at neglible audit risk anyway. Melinda Mom to Mr. and on 1/11/01 12:27 AM, Seema Gupta at kangaruu2@... wrote: > Wow...I never signed any contracts with my tutors, and > a few of them are not even working with us anymore. > Does it mean I'm in trouble? > > Also, does any one of you know if all the 36+K spent > out of our pocket in the past year for my son's ABA > can be deducted for tax purposes? > > Thanks for any input. > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2001 Report Share Posted January 11, 2001 Our son's ABA program is largely funded through First Steps, a Missouri state program. As I understand it, if we (out of pocket) paided any of the therapists $600 or more, then a 1099 is needed. Otherwise, it's not needed. In our case, I don't believe it will be needed. Does this sound correct? Thanks, social security taxes on therapists > > Okay, how does this work? > Do I have to pay social security taxes to my therapists if they earn over $x > every year?? What a royal pain THAT would be. > What is the $limit?? Could neighborhood babysitters also end up over the > limit if they do a lot of babysitting in the summer?? > === ok, i must answer this since i am scraping together $ to be able to pay > my taxes on Jan. 16th. i am NOT AN ACCOUNTANT but this is the scenerio with > 100% of my cases... here it goes... most of us (therapists and consultants) > are considered " independent contractors. " i get a 1099 from each of my > clients at the end of Jan. (that's when they are due) so, my clients do not > end up paying taxes, but Uncle Sam makes sure to get his $ one way or > another... i end up paying my taxes quarterly based on last years amount, > then on top of that i have to pay a self-employment tax, so i get a > double-wammy. again, i'm not an accountant.... alright, off i go to borrow > some more money so i can pay for private health insurance.... > > > VISIT www./community/ for informative FILES, LINKS page, and ARCHIVE searches. You will need your password for egroups to use these services. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 > > > Wow...I never signed any contracts with my tutors, and > > a few of them are not even working with us anymore. > > Does it mean I'm in trouble? > > > > Also, does any one of you know if all the 36+K spent > > out of our pocket in the past year for my son's ABA > > can be deducted for tax purposes? > > > > Thanks for any input. > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Melinda, sorry this went to you! I hate that when you use Reply, it goes to the person instead of the list... Seema, I think we are going to try to deduct the ABA therapy this year as unreimbursed medical expenses; I believe you can do that if it exceeds 7.5% of AGI (adjusted gross income). We have our pediatrician write a prescription/recommendation for ABA for medical necessity. The only thing I am scared of, is if we get audited and they determine that the therapists are employees, and we should have paid taxes on them. It's a real grey area, and it could be interpreted either way (independent contractor vs. employee). We have an accountant do our taxes (brother-in-law) and we'll see what he thinks. Barb > > > Wow...I never signed any contracts with my tutors, and > > a few of them are not even working with us anymore. > > Does it mean I'm in trouble? > > > > Also, does any one of you know if all the 36+K spent > > out of our pocket in the past year for my son's ABA > > can be deducted for tax purposes? > > > > Thanks for any input. > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 call a tax person -H and R----- or the 800 tax number in your phone book <tylers_mom03@...> wrote: I have a question about taxes for anyone that can help. What can you claim from the biomed treatments? Are vitamins and GFCF foods tax deductible? I have heard that if you have a prescription for the diet that you can claim the foods on you taxes. Any info is appreciated. Thanks! Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q & A. Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Check with this site gor general info and then please consult a CPA. http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=1065 & f=search Beth > > I have a question about taxes for anyone that can help. What can you claim from the biomed treatments? Are vitamins and GFCF foods tax deductible? I have heard that if you have a prescription for the diet that you can claim the foods on you taxes. Any info is appreciated. > Thanks! > > > > --------------------------------- > Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate > in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 I have a doctor's letter for medical necessity for my son and I tally up the total for the year and claim it. And last year it was around $10,000. > > I have a question about taxes for anyone that can help. What can you claim from the biomed treatments? Are vitamins and GFCF foods tax deductible? I have heard that if you have a prescription for the diet that you can claim the foods on you taxes. Any info is appreciated. > Thanks! > > > > --------------------------------- > Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate > in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 yes those efile programs are great as I have helped lots of people do that for free. Pat Pat Murray <patsy56er@...> wrote: Unless you have VERY complicated tax returns, why not use one of the Free programs?. You can link to them through IRS.Gov It's pretty good........ Patsy El Mirage, AZ DX 2005 Stage 1 PBC AIH/SLE/RA/COPD Just a woman of letters.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Speaking of taxes, although we had almost 12,000 out of pocket medical expenses we are barely getting $1,000 back. Oh well, at least we didn't have to pay... and Rob 18 JAS Re: Hot tub purchase > Thanks Heidi for the info. That is pretty bad about your > tax > return. Do you think the accountant figured everything up > right? It > seems that you would have done much better considering all of > the > medical expenses. > > (aundrea 12 systemic jra/gerd)-- > > - In , " B & H Koppenhaver " > <heidikopp@...> > wrote: > > > > I forgot to mention, we bought a BeachComber hot tub. We > love it. > All > > the pumps, etc. are located under the steps that are connected > to > the > > front of the tub. It has excellent insulation too. > Ours costs us > about > > $50 a month right now for electricity, but we're told that > will go > down > > in the summer. We live in PA so its pretty cold here > right now. > Make > > sure no matter what type of hot tub you purchase that the > place your > > purchase it from has good service technicians that can help > you with > > figuring out your chemicals, etc. We take water samples > in to have > them > > test it atleast 3 or 4 times a week . that way we use less > test > strips > > and get a more accurate reading. From their computer > reading, they > can > > tell us precisely what chemicals need to be added. The > chemical> balancing is very important because parts can rust, > etc. if you > don't > > keep them in balance. Plus, keeping your sanitation at a > good > level is > > the most important . as we had ours way off balance at first > and our > > daughter had an asthma attack and ended up with hives. > So > maintaining > > it is extremely important. > > > > Heidi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I do not claim any of the money for transportation. I just take the time instead of separate time and transportation.  So all the income goes in one lump as income. I hope that makes sense. Shirley From: freddybearluv2002 <prentice50@...> Subject: TAXES IPADDUnite Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 4:31 PM I am very grteful for the home based funding but now I have a tax problem. Is anyone willing to share, offline is fine, how they handle the amount paid to reimburse for transportation. It seems like I have to create a Self Employment sheet claiming that as income of the " business " . I guess then I figure the cost of the miles (is that .37?). If so, then the " business " made no income and I don't pay taxes on it. Is that what others are doing? I would appreciate any input. I have always done my own taxes, but have never had a 1099Misc. Thanks, Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Gloria, you received a 1099 that shows reimbursement for transportation? What you can do is fill out form 2106 Employee Business Expenses (I am assuming that you are your daughter's 'employee'). On page 2, in Section A, you list all of the miles driven and how much of that was 'business' related. Section B: There are two rates for 2008, miles driven from 1/1/08 to 6/30/08 is 50.5 cents per mile, from 7/1 - 12/31 is 58.5.   Much higher than your 37 cents. On page 1, Step 1, the totals from Section B are brought over. Also add any parking or tolls paid. Step 2, enter the reimbursements you've received from your 'employer' (the amounts on your 1099). If your expenses exceed your reimbursement, then that amount is entered on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions You can email me privately if you need more info. You can download form 2106 from irs.gov Forms and Publications link. Finato www.AngelSpeaks.com www.AngelSpeaksProducts.com ------ Now open!!!!! Check it out! www.wegrowdreams.org Sponsor Angel at the annual We Grow Dreams Bowlathon! http://firstgiving.com/angelfinato From: freddybearluv2002 <prentice50@...> Subject: TAXES IPADDUnite Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 9:31 AM I am very grteful for the home based funding but now I have a tax problem. Is anyone willing to share, offline is fine, how they handle the amount paid to reimburse for transportation. It seems like I have to create a Self Employment sheet claiming that as income of the " business " . I guess then I figure the cost of the miles (is that .37?). If so, then the " business " made no income and I don't pay taxes on it. Is that what others are doing? I would appreciate any input. I have always done my own taxes, but have never had a 1099Misc. Thanks, Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 My husband, who does the budgeting and is the employer does not do anything with transportation. He decided it was too complicated, would result in very little benefit. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... TAXES IPADDUnite Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 4:31 PM I am very grteful for the home based funding but now I have a tax problem. Is anyone willing to share, offline is fine, how they handle the amount paid to reimburse for transportation. It seems like I have to create a Self Employment sheet claiming that as income of the " business " . I guess then I figure the cost of the miles (is that .37?). If so, then the " business " made no income and I don't pay taxes on it. Is that what others are doing? I would appreciate any input. I have always done my own taxes, but have never had a 1099Misc. Thanks, Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 If you have received a 1099MISC and it is for 'nonemployee compensation', that document indicates that you are self employed to the IRS. You would have to put that income on a Schedule C and basically zero it out with the mileage expense that you charged. We do not claim mileage so the income we receive is on a W-2. Mileage rates from 01/01-06/30 were$ .505 Mileage rates from 07/01-12/31 were $ .585 for 2008. (not $ .37) TAXES I am very grteful for the home based funding but now I have a tax problem. Is anyone willing to share, offline is fine, how they handle the amount paid to reimburse for transportation. It seems like I have to create a Self Employment sheet claiming that as income of the " business " . I guess then I figure the cost of the miles (is that .37?). If so, then the " business " made no income and I don't pay taxes on it. Is that what others are doing? I would appreciate any input. I have always done my own taxes, but have never had a 1099Misc. Thanks, Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thank you. Now that I know better, I will do better!!!! Gloria > > If you have received a 1099MISC and it is for 'nonemployee compensation', that document indicates that you are self employed to the IRS. You would have to put that income on a Schedule C and basically zero it out with the mileage expense that you charged. > We do not claim mileage so the income we receive is on a W-2. > Mileage rates from 01/01-06/30 were$ .505 > Mileage rates from 07/01-12/31 were $ .585 for 2008. (not $ .37) > > > TAXES > > > I am very grteful for the home based funding but now I have a tax problem. Is anyone willing to share, offline is fine, how they handle the amount paid to reimburse for transportation. It seems like I have to create a Self Employment sheet claiming that as income of the " business " . I guess then I figure the cost of the miles (is that .37?). If so, then the " business " made no income and I don't pay taxes on it. Is that what others are doing? I would appreciate any input. I have always done my own taxes, but have never had a 1099Misc. > > Thanks, Gloria > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thank you to all who responded. The .37 is what DHS reimburses. The mileage I was charging was to SRA activities and to work since we have inadequate transportation out here. My agency told me to do this. I report the mileage costs to them monthly and get a check from the state. Thanks again, Gloria > From: freddybearluv2002 <prentice50@...> > Subject: TAXES > IPADDUnite > Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 9:31 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am very grteful for the home based funding but now I have a tax problem. Is anyone willing to share, offline is fine, how they handle the amount paid to reimburse for transportation. It seems like I have to create a Self Employment sheet claiming that as income of the " business " . I guess then I figure the cost of the miles (is that .37?). If so, then the " business " made no income and I don't pay taxes on it. Is that what others are doing? I would appreciate any input. I have always done my own taxes, but have never had a 1099Misc. > > > > Thanks, Gloria > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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