Claiming AASHTO Green Book as a tax deduction

[Kendis]

Hello,

I am writing to see if anyone has tried claiming the purchase of the AASHTO green book as a tax deduction. I passed the PE last year and have my license and would like to buy the green book now and write it off as a tax deduction for the 2011 tax year.

Does any know if this is okay?

Thanks.

 

[roadwreck]

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[Peele1]

I am not giving you tax nor legal advise.

In the past, I've deducted work expenses such as tools, manuals, milage, etc. A tax book like dummies or idiots will give you some guidance.

YMMV, all disclaimers apply.

 

[Dexman PE]

Its been my experience that any work related expenses that are not reimbersed by your employer *can* be claimed as a deduction. Obviously, you would need to talk with a tax specialist to be sure.

 

[snickerd3]

and have enough other deductions to make itemizing worth it in the first place.

 

[Dexman PE]

and have enough other deductions to make itemizing worth it in the first place.

Agreed. We spend 5+ hours going through our taxes only to find out the standard is $200 higher than itemizing.

 

[humner]

well, seeing that continuing education it required, I would chalk it up to being an educational book, that is, if you will actually be taking any continuing courses that would utilize it.