Novel Tax Writeoff?

Peter Atwood

Peter Atwood

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As many of you know, I make a variety of knives and tools but one of my biggest sellers are the Prybabies. It occurred to me the other day that since I am in the business of making what are essentially "bottle openers" wouldn't it follow that I should be able to write off a portion of my beer purchases? :D

I mean, realistically I do have to test every single piece before it leaves my shop so it seems to me that this is indeed a legitimate idea. Am I off base here or could this actually fly? Of course my biggest problem right now is I haven't saved any receipts from beer purchases this year......I know there are some accountants on the boards so if anyone feels like jumping in with some free advice I would be forever in your debt. :)
 
Hmmmmm. You might be on to something Peter. I use a lot of Nicotine stain. I just throw all my cigarette butts in a can of water. When It gets full and I have something to stain dark brown and make insect proof. I just soak it in the can.....
Can we say .......Disallowed Sir ! :footinmou

I don't think it will fly, but it's worth a try.
 
I like both ideas! The beer should come under "R&D", Pete! Don, your knowledge never ceases to impress me. I never would have considered the insecticide properties of the cigarette butts. Stain and bugproof, both!
 
OT, but ,I make sgian dubhs (skien du to you non Scots) with bottle openers instead of blades.They have antler crown handles.Go through security in an airport in a kilt with one in your stocking.It will create a lot of attention.It will pass as a non weapon.
I know I just laid myself open to a million kilt jokes,but heck...if your man enough to wear a kilt,your man enough to ignore joking from those who aren't man enough to wear one.
Yours Aye,SA
 
bladsmth said:
OT, but ,I make sgian dubhs (skien du to you non Scots) with bottle openers instead of blades.They have antler crown handles.Go through security in an airport in a kilt with one in your stocking.It will create a lot of attention.It will pass as a non weapon.
I know I just laid myself open to a million kilt jokes,but heck...if your man enough to wear a kilt,your man enough to ignore joking from those who aren't man enough to wear one.
Yours Aye,SA
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I definitely will remember this for a future reference. :eek: :D
PS: Stacy do you set down when you P and pull your little skirt up????? :confused: :p
 
I knew IG would have the first shot at this. - No IG I stand.Also,kilts are safer than jeans.No Scot's lad ever got his Willey caught in a zipper on a kilt.For a good laugh run a search for the lyrics to "The Scotsman".
When a gal asks me what's under my kilt,I have two replies.One is to take her hand and move it toward my leg and say " See for yourself "(She usually pulls it back),the other is to say," I'll be glad to show you what I have under my kilt if you'll show me whats under your jeans.
SA
 
Any reason for lessoning taxation is a darn good reason. I think you're correct and I'll picket right beside ya, any day - any time. Now, having spoken that I do believe your point should be well taken. After all it is a real business expense. The fact or possibilty that the beer would be consumed should not be of consequence.

RL
 
bladsmth said:
I knew IG would have the first shot at this. - No IG I stand.Also,kilts are safer than jeans.No Scot's lad ever got his Willey caught in a zipper on a kilt.For a good laugh run a search for the lyrics to "The Scotsman".
When a gal asks me what's under my kilt,I have two replies.One is to take her hand and move it toward my leg and say " See for yourself "(She usually pulls it back),the other is to say," I'll be glad to show you what I have under my kilt if you'll show me whats under your jeans.
SA
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Come on Stacy that girl would of come upped empty handed. :p
 
bladsmth said:
I knew IG would have the first shot at this. - No IG I stand.Also,kilts are safer than jeans.No Scot's lad ever got his Willey caught in a zipper on a kilt.For a good laugh run a search for the lyrics to "The Scotsman".
When a gal asks me what's under my kilt,I have two replies.One is to take her hand and move it toward my leg and say " See for yourself "(She usually pulls it back),the other is to say," I'll be glad to show you what I have under my kilt if you'll show me whats under your jeans.
SA
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I love getting the curious asking me "what's worn under your kilt?"

I tell them nothing is worn under my kilt... everything works fine :)

Besides: "it's easier to run away with your kilt up than it is to be caught with your pants down...."
 
Joe Cabaup said:
I love getting the curious asking me "what's worn under your kilt?"

I tell them nothing is worn under my kilt... everything works fine :)

Besides: "it's easier to run away with your kilt up than it is to be caught with your pants down...."
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Boy!!! Joe that would be a picture???? You running away with your skirt up above your BIG BUTT. :eek: :eek: :barf: :D :D
 
Start making a few pizza cutters to compliment your bottle openers. You'll never have to pay for any food or drink again. Well, I guess you'll pay for it all up front, but you get it all back in the end. If it's not a tax write-off, at least it'll help balance out the beer diet. :D

Rick
 
IG - I use to say,"Feel free to check for yourself,if your not too much of a lady." After having more than one 'lady' reach right up and find out,I stopped that line.
And for your info BVD's.
SA

Joe - I have heard and used that line so much I got tired of it.Another good line is,"Shoes and socks."It is amazing how many people come right up and ask about your underwear (or lack of it).
Yours Aye - Stacy
 
bladsmth said:
OT, but ,I make sgian dubhs (skien du to you non Scots) with bottle openers instead of blades.They have antler crown handles.Go through security in an airport in a kilt with one in your stocking.It will create a lot of attention.It will pass as a non weapon.
I know I just laid myself open to a million kilt jokes,but heck...if your man enough to wear a kilt,your man enough to ignore joking from those who aren't man enough to wear one.
Yours Aye,SA
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I have been trying to find a place that will make me a kilt for years, and in my family tartan yet. You know any places?

Doc
 
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