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    pittcrew Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 25, 2010, 07:05 PM
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    I'm in construction can I claim miliage between houses and also can I claim tools purchases and tool rentals. Can I also claim my office in my house that I use for work.
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    Jan 25, 2010, 09:07 PM

    If you are self-employed, you can claim mileage, purchases, rentals,
    Square footage of office in your home. There may be many things that you can deduct that you are not aware of. I would suggest going over your expenses with an accountant on how to categorize them properly. In this case, study a Schedule C:
    http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sc.pdf
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    Jan 27, 2010, 01:04 PM
    What RoseMcs says is all true.

    Note that commuting from your home to your FIRST worksite and from the last worsite to your home is NEVER deductible.
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