14 extraordinary tax deductions

There's no doubt the US Tax Code can be dizzyingly complex. It might explain these wacky, yet legitimate, deductions that have been allowed by the IRS.

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Feb 23, 2013 7:21AM
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LOL.....the body oil write-off for the body builder is gay!

 

I'm going to purchase a new Harley and write off the purchase, maintenance costs, gasoline, and tolls because riding is mental therapy.  Aspergers Syndrome coupled with riding the bike 25,000 to 30,000 a year might get me a tax write-off. 

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