- 9 - Schedule C that itemizes petitioner's actual expenses and reflects an amount of $2,600.24. We conclude that petitioner is entitled to the claimed deduction for automobile expenses in the amount of $2,600.24. 4. Legal/Professional Services Petitioner claimed a deduction for legal and professional services in the amount of $300. Petitioner testified that she wanted to engage in "aggressive marketing" in 1994. She met with Luke Bailey and paid a consulting fee for his expertise in this area. On the basis of the record, we conclude that petitioner is entitled to a deduction in the amount of $300 for this service. See Cohan v. Commissioner, supra; Vanicek v. Commissioner, supra. 5. Rent or Lease Petitioner claimed a deduction for rent or lease of other business property in the amount of $1,750. Petitioner further claimed a deduction for rent or lease of vehicles, machinery, and equipment in the amount of $480.32. Petitioner did not present any evidence to establish that she is entitled to the claimed expenditure. Thus, we sustain respondent's disallowance. 6. Repairs and Maintenance Petitioner claimed a deduction for repairs and maintenance in the amount of $598.17. Petitioner did not present any evidence to establish that she is entitled to the claimed expenditure. Thus, we sustain respondent's disallowance.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Next
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