Dick Adams wrote:
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Thanks. I thought that would be the case but just wanted to be sure.

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Don't think the NJ Turnpike will let me on there with a lawn tractor so
I couldn't deliver it to you <g
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In article <g0g7js$k98$1[at]reader2.panix.com> ,
Dick Adams <rdadams[at]panix.com> wrote:

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Would he get to depreciate the lawn tractor, to cover the rental
income?

Seth

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njoracle wrote:

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I may be an expert in some domains, but it taxation ain't
one of them (neither is grammar). However, I can give
you reasonable assurance that home maintenance is a
undeductible personal expense.

OTOH: If you live near Ball-a-mer (the city that slurs),
I'd be willing to rent your lawn tractor to help to offset
your costs. But the seat has to be an extra large with a
seat belt. Also the rental income would be taxable to you.

Dick

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njoracle wrote:

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This falls into the category of "nice try". A medical event can prevent
me from doing a lot of things, but most of them would not be a
write-off. Yard work is one.

Joe

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After surgery, the surgeon told me I could not use my lawn tractor to
mow my lawn for this year. As a result, I hired a lawn mowing service
for 2008. Hopefully, in 2009 I'll be allowed to use the tractor again.

I would think that the expense of the lawn mowing service is not
deductible in 2008 but I thought I would check the experts in this NG
just in case you all thought it might be allowable.

TIA for your help.

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