- 9 - Respondent disallowed all of the above-listed expenses. The only items respondent allowed from Schedule A of petitioner's 1993 Federal income tax return were State taxes in the amount of $1,395. Since the amount of itemized deductions allowed by respondent was less than the standard deduction amount of $3,100, petitioner was allowed the standard deduction in the deficiency notice for 1993. Petitioner claimed the following employee expenses on Schedule A of her 1994 Federal income tax return: Union dues $1,194 Professional dues 320 Equipment and supplies 687 Form 2106 expenses: Parking fees, tolls, etc. 4,167 Travel expenses while away from home 3,213 Other 3,104 Meals and entertainment 501 13,186 Petitioner claimed a charitable contribution deduction in the amount of $6,467 on Schedule A of her 1994 Federal income tax return. She also claimed the following other expenses on Schedule A of her 1994 Federal income tax return: Tax consultation $245 Safe deposit box 35 280 Again, respondent disallowed all of the above-listed expenses. During the trial, petitioner introduced into evidence a canceled check for $100, payable to Melanie Taylor, and a receipt for $35 for the rental of a safety deposit box duringPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Next
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