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:

Breaching Party

the party in a contract who fails to fulfill their contractual obligations, thereby violating the agreement.

Promisee

The individual or entity to which a promise or agreement is made.

Purely Incidental

Occurring by chance and of secondary importance, without direct relevance to the main issue.

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform as specified in a contract without a lawful reason.