[B Grace]

Blame the tax code.. it is so convoluted that even the IRS doesn't know whats right or wrong..

You can say that again. I've prepared my own taxes for 25 years, I read the tax booklets cover to cover every year, I took accounting classes while in school, and I'm still convinced I leave a little money on the table each year because of missed deductions. Automobile mileage for trips to receive health care is deductible. Aspirin, antacids and vitamins are deductible as medical expenses. I installed a new storm door on my house last year and there is a process for determining if part or all of the purchase price and a reasonable compensation for my work installing it are deductible. It's crazy.

Good for a laugh is the fact the worksheet in the front of the 1040 booklet that is used to determine if a person must file a 1040 form takes a good 15 to 20 minutes to complete. No one could make this stuff up on their own.

You can say that again. I've prepared my own taxes for 25 years, I read the tax booklets cover to cover every year, I took accounting classes while in school, and I'm still convinced I leave a little money on the table each year because of missed deductions. Automobile mileage for trips to receive health care is deductible. Aspirin, antacids and vitamins are deductible as medical expenses. I installed a new storm door on my house last year and there is a process for determining if part or all of the purchase price and a reasonable compensation for my work installing it are deductible. It's crazy.

Good for a laugh is the fact the worksheet in the front of the 1040 booklet that is used to determine if a person must file a 1040 form takes a good 15 to 20 minutes to complete. No one could make this stuff up on their own.

The medical stuff is deductible only after a certain percentage of income however. Last year was a good year for me in that respect. Got to deduct over 30 large.