Your Client Wants to Deduct Commuting Expenses on His Tax

question 23

Essay

Your client wants to deduct commuting expenses on his tax return. You explain to the client that there is no legal authority allowing this deduction. The client, however, continues to insist on this action. What guidance do the Statements on Standards for Tax Services provide in this dilemma?

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with voting rights and potential for dividends, representing a claim on part of the company’s earnings and assets.

Conversion Ratio

The specified number of shares that can be exchanged for one unit of the convertible security.

Exercising Option

The act of implementing the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price before the option expires.

Option Contract

A financial derivative contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price within a specified time frame.