Stallion
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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I'm a freelance consultant who does IT work. I'm looking to make an iPhone app over the next few months. With that said, since I have an LLC, It would be legal to write off the entire expense of a new MacBook 13", iTouch and printer, right?
Also, since these items are for a business are they able to circumvent sales tax? Thanks, Dan ...and calling/e-mailing/texting ex-girlfriends on the off-chance they'll invite you over for some "old time's sake" no-strings couch gymnastics... |
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Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
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Yes, but you'll need to be sure to depreciate them as well as claim them for taxes in your locality. Virginia charges tax on property by business owns as well as my city. Needless to say it's all about taxes. They all want their hand in it.
Edit: to add onto torifile's comments about sales tax, you should actually be subject to a lower tax rate in some cases. Here in VA I was able to keep .5% or sales tax as a retail company. Since I morphed my company in a services based company (much like what you describe though mine is an S Corp) I pay full retail tax like anyone else. You really need to check with a local accountant who knows your tax law. Second, don't skimp and be sure to let someone who knows books do your taxes. It's worth it. Louis L'Amour, “To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” Visit our archived Minecraft world! | Maybe someday I'll proof read, until then deal with it. |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Cleveland-ish, OH
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WIth a business, you can right off just about anything you want. That's the beauty of running your own business.
There's not going to be someone watching your every move saying you're not using that Touch for business or pleasure. My motto is if you think you can, you can. I let my tax guy handle the in's and out's but I write off just about everything I buy. Die young and save yourself.... @yontsey |
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Hmm, Apple seems to have a finance option for computers, is that deductible for a small business? Also, LLCs aren't as powerful as they once were, so be wary of piercing the corporate vail. Retired 8 years ahead of schedule. |
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Stallion
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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For what its worth, this computer and iPod Touch would be strictly for business usage. Or at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it as I have a separate personal computer.
I was planning on deducting the whole thing this year. My LLC will technically lose money this year while I'll be making just over 60k in W-2 income. Think I'll be fine deducting this guy? ...and calling/e-mailing/texting ex-girlfriends on the off-chance they'll invite you over for some "old time's sake" no-strings couch gymnastics... |
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Stallion
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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I'm going to get the pro. The cost difference isn't as great anymore and I end up getting about a third of the difference back. The white knight is a bargin right now, but its so hideous compared to the silver sliver.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Just picked one up myself with an edu. discount. Have to admit, the resurrection of FW may have been a significant straw...
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Stallion
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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This notebook is spectacular. The track pad being one giant button takes some getting used to as I typically rest my thumb on the "bottom button". Overall, 10/10 so far. I'm very happy with it, but admittedly have used it to do some basic web surfing so far. The keyboard is really nice, and the ambient light sensor/backlit keyboard is wonderful. I've been going in and out of dark rooms and its been pretty darn nice so far.
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Zone of Pain
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A coworker let me try out his new MBP recently with the "one giant button" trackpad because I tend to rest my thumb on the button and I was worried I'd accidentally trigger clicks or two-finger gestures. Apparently Apple anticipated this and the software ignores your thumb if it's touching mostly stationary in the bottom area of the trackpad where the button used to be. I was really worried about that. Go Apple!
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Stallion
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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I really like the new MacBook Pro. I'm still adjusted with how low I have to rest my thumb to have "button mode" enabled, but that is a minor gripe. It was really ticking me off the other night when I was writing some code in eclipse, though.
Since I have an LLC, am a software developer, and am in the industry of making software, would it be reasonable to deduct the cost of an Xbox 360 or a PS3 from my taxes? That Xbox 360 arcade allows homebrew games, right? I could be doing "research". ...and calling/e-mailing/texting ex-girlfriends on the off-chance they'll invite you over for some "old time's sake" no-strings couch gymnastics... |
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Stallion
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Milwaukee
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Should I be concerned that I received my printer rebate 2 weeks ago but haven't heard anything about the iPod rebate?
When filling out the form, it said filling it out once would take care of both rebates. I have received an email from promotions@apple.com telling me my check is on the way for 100 bucks (which I received), but it had no mention of the iPod rebate check. Should I call in and find out what the deal is? I'm going to be irate if I'm screwed because I already sold the iPod, but I do have a receipt. ...and calling/e-mailing/texting ex-girlfriends on the off-chance they'll invite you over for some "old time's sake" no-strings couch gymnastics... |
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OK Mr. Sunshine!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto
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I'd definitely call and find out. We got stiffed for a rebate a few years ago.
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