IPT Travel and lodging expenses

[macguy]

Well I use to have a Small Business, and everything you say about having Receipts, Logs, Calander, etc. is wonderful if you get called in by the IRS.

Big thing is what COZ use to call RED FLAGS, like Driving a $30,000.00 Car for Business when you are Grossing $10,000.00/Year. Big RED FLAG year ago.

Think Georgio Armani Suits would be a RED FLAG....

I would think if their jackets had a logo or sponsors crest on them it would make them deductible. I had a friend who was a comedian and his stage clothes and suits and so on had no pockets. Because they were modified as stage ware they were deductible.

I don't think too many of these players have been living high on the hog. Even if they attracted some attention they wouldn't go after them for not reporting income in the past. It is just not worth it. The IRS doesn't have a blank check to be going after people anymore they can't really collect anything from. They go mostly after the big guys now although you hear a horror story now and then. I once had an IRS guy spend a week with me only to determine I owed nothing and that used to be common, they just wasted money investigating I guess to justify there jobs.

 

[PoolSleuth]

I would think if their jackets had a logo or sponsors crest on them it would make them deductible. I had a friend who was a comedian and his stage clothes and suits and so on had no pockets. Because they were modified as stage ware they were deductible.

Had a Friend who was on a governor Protection Detail, in what I will call a VERY HIGH PROFILE STATE. his suit were special Tailored so as to look normal, but under the Jacket was a Small Arsenal of Fire Power. his suit could “BE WORN” off duty, and looked normal. He was not able to deduct em. but he got a nice Clothing Allowance for his Special Job....

 

[macguy]

Had a Friend who was on a governor Protection Detail, in what I will call a VERY HIGH PROFILE STATE. his suit were special Tailored so as to look normal, but under the Jacket was a Small Arsenal of Fire Power. his suit could “BE WORN” off duty, and looked normal. He was not able to deduct em. but he got a nice Clothing Allowance for his Special Job....

I think pool player have for the most part been fooling themselves. They try to stay under the radar and not report anything or pay any taxes when they all along should have been doing the opposite. Even if they are just playing on small tours they should file every year and report all winnings and keep good records of expenses. They should be sure they are in the system and pay their self employment tax so they have the benefits of S.S. and Medicare later. You want to report as much as you can while paying as little as you can but be in the system, not the way most do it now. Even those not in the IPT should start today getting themselves straightened out, talk to a CPA as soon as they can.

 

[vader93490]

If you don't post and/or read very much on here, Vader, you sure picked an unusual thread to respond to. There are so many other posts which may be worthy of your efforts. I think you know me well enough that if you were to read this thread in its entirety, you would understand my words maybe a little better. JMHO, FWIW!

I understand you're excited about the IPT Jennie-O. Even so I don't much like seeing generalizations like "Down with the IPT Naysayers". There are many, many reasons to be distrustful of the IPT as I'm sure you're well aware of.

I'm not clear on what you mean by the statement "other posts worthy of your efforts". What exactly do you mean by that?

It's easy to see that I don't read or post much on here. I think this post will be #144. The account I use on here was created back in mid 2003. It doesn't take much to figure out that I'm not a frequenter of this forum thing (for lack of a better term).

Oh, BTW, I understand you are fondly calling me "Jennie-O," but we just ate a Jennie-O turkey last evening. Are you calling me a turkey, Vader?

JAM

It never crossed my mind to be honest. But since you brought that up, is that the reason you have "Railbird" listed under your name Jennie-O?

 

[JAM]

I understand you're excited about the IPT Jennie-O. Even so I don't much like seeing generalizations like "Down with the IPT Naysayers". There are many, many reasons to be distrustful of the IPT as I'm sure you're well aware of.

Vader, I have read MANY posts relating to the IPT which I do not agree with, some written by you, but I've never called you out on it, asking you to explain your thoughts and reasons for the words you chose to describe your opinions.

I'm not clear on what you mean by the statement "other posts worthy of your efforts". What exactly do you mean by that?

Trying not to get in an argument of semantics, Vader, what I meant was that there are other topics related to pool in which I am sure you have a great deal of wisdom to share with the forum, if you so desire, other than the topic of the IPT.

It's easy to see that I don't read or post much on here. I think this post will be #144. The account I use on here was created back in mid 2003. It doesn't take much to figure out that I'm not a frequenter of this forum thing (for lack of a better term).

AzBilliards Discussion Forum attracts quite a variety of pool folk, i.e., industry members, players, spectators, fans, promoters, and enthusiasts. The reasons some folks keep coming back can be multi-faceted. I tend to like to keep up to date on the happenings in the pool world.

It never crossed my mind to be honest. But since you brought that up, is that the reason you have "Railbird" listed under your name Jennie-O?

I have never professed to be a pool player; thus, my self-designated label of "railbird." At the age of 52, I'm happy to just rise and shine, hoping to be able to stand up straight and see clearly. A railbird, I am; a player, I am not. I also post in my own name, though there are times I wish I could be protected by a handle which doesn't identify who I am.

JAM

 

[vader93490]

Vader, I have read MANY posts relating to the IPT which I do not agree with, some written by you, but I've never called you out on it, asking you to explain your thoughts and reasons for the words you chose to describe your opinions.

I'll be honest with you Jennie-O, I had to smile under the mask when I saw that. You make it sound like we're about to draw pistols at high noon in some spaghetti western saloon during a heated card game.

I've expressed my opinions on the IPT in a way that (hopefully) anyone who reads it understands where I'm coming from & my feelings regarding the organization & its powers that be. I feel that the IPT is going to be, to put it bluntly, just another kick in the butt & skid mark for the sport of pool just like the Camel Tour, the PBTA, etc., etc were in years past for reasons I've previously written about. I guess that's what pool needs is another kick in the butt to refresh some folk's memories of past events before it gets the respect it should be getting from the general populace.

Trying not to get in an argument of semantics, Vader, what I meant was that there are other topics related to pool in which I am sure you have a great deal of wisdom to share with the forum, if you so desire, other than the topic of the IPT.

It's hard to say Jennie-O as I don't read these things that often & post less than that. Not everyone is going to agree with everyone about everything, that's just the way the world works, but there's no reason for you to group all IPT "naysayers" in one big bunch by making a generalized statement like you did.

That being said, I hope you're not implying that you feel that I shouldn't comment on the IPT organization because I've decided against participating in it & dislike the organization. That would be, in my opinion, decidedly unfriendly on your part to do so.

AzBilliards Discussion Forum attracts quite a variety of pool folk, i.e., industry members, players, spectators, fans, promoters, and enthusiasts. The reasons some folks keep coming back can be multi-faceted. I tend to like to keep up to date on the happenings in the pool world.

I'm aware of that Jennie-O as there are some fairly nice folks out there that like to discuss the game & its issues in a friendly fashion on these forum things like you & I are doing right now (at least, that's how I'm proceeding with our current discussion). I myself prefer to play the game & discuss it with those that approach me in a nice way in real life & ask me questions about the game as opposed to discussing it in these forum things because, in my opinion, written words can be so easily mis-interpreted more times than not when two people with opposing viewpoints come together on these forum things.

I have never professed to be a pool player; thus, my self-designated label of "railbird." At the age of 52, I'm happy to just rise and shine, hoping to be able to stand up straight and see clearly. A railbird, I am; a player, I am not. I also post in my own name, though there are times I wish I could be protected by a handle which doesn't identify who I am.

JAM

Jennie-O, I was making light of your "turkey" comment from before. I would have thought you would have understood that but if not, please understand that there was no offense intended.

I know what you mean about posture & sight. I've got the t-shirt for that myself <no comments from you young'uns out there about that!>

 

[PoolSleuth]

I think JAM & vader93490 should have a Dodge Ball Fight.... With Wiffle Balls

 

[vagabond]

Did u call Vagabond Inn and find more about it?

 

[frankwhite]

To the "MACGUY",

Who-ever you are????

You need to come up here and play him some, forget about all that talk s_ _ t!!

And if you don't have any heart to play with the "EITHER" I'll play you some......

 

[macguy]

To the "MACGUY",

Who-ever you are????

You need to come up here and play him some, forget about all that talk s_ _ t!!

And if you don't have any heart to play with the "EITHER" I'll play you some......

Your post is so childish I shouldn't answer it but I am curious. What do you think I said that has offended you regarding your hero? Is it that he may not play as good as he once did and the competition in the IPT is going to be very tough, I am afraid that is probably true. I have said nothing derogatory about the man, to the best I have observed he seems like a very nice guy.

 

[JAM]

...Is it that he may not play as good as he once did and the competition in the IPT is going to be very tough, I am afraid that is probably true....

The only thing you should be afraid of is your cantankerous attitude which shines brightly on this thread, Macguy.

Talk about a thread that keeps giving and giving and giving, this one sure does take the cake.

I have said nothing derogatory about the man, to the best I have observed he seems like a very nice guy.

You've already been as derogatory as possible on this forum relating to Keith McCready. For what purpose? To give you a kind of idiotic cheap thrill of posting as a troll on the Internet and spewing out whatever demeaning statement(s) you can think up about the Keith.

When will you stop it? When the thread gets uglier? I think not. I believe you thrive on this back-and-forth colloquy. A troll in need is a troll indeed.

JAM

 

[JAM]

Did u call Vagabond Inn and find more about it?

Thanks again for the tip, Vagabond. No, I haven't had a chance to call about the Vagabond Inn in Vegas, but I do intend to follow through.

JAM

 

[JAM]

...It's hard to say Jennie-O as I don't read these things that often & post less than that. Not everyone is going to agree with everyone about everything, that's just the way the world works, but there's no reason for you to group all IPT "naysayers" in one big bunch by making a generalized statement like you did....

I don't even know how to respond to you anymore, Vader. I have tried to be polite, but you keep poking and prodding because I made a statement about "down with the IPT naysayers." I happen to not like much of what you have posted relating to the IPT, and so what?!

I'm so pleased to have given you a platform to pass by a few minutes of your time.

JAM

 

[JAM]

To the "MACGUY",

Who-ever you are????

You need to come up here and play him some, forget about all that talk s_ _ t!!

And if you don't have any heart to play with the "EITHER" I'll play you some......

Hi, Frankie. Forget about the troll. It's hopeless to even waste any of your time to respond to him.

Now you can understand why Keith gets so upset every time I want to update this forum when we're on the road about an event. He doesn't understand that one can derive a little pleasure as an AzBilliards member because, truth be told, 90 percent of the time Keith does post on here, he's having to respond to folks like Macguy. It's almost like he's placed himself in a self-banning mode to avoid difficulties such as this. Posting isn't an enjoyable experience for Keith anymore, but that's the way it is for a pro player responding to unidentified and nameless trolls. The only one who loses is Keith.

See you soon, my friend. Save yourself for bigger battles. This one just ain't worth it!

JAM

 

[macguy]

The only thing you should be afraid of is your cantankerous attitude which shines brightly on this thread, Macguy.

Talk about a thread that keeps giving and giving and giving, this one sure does take the cake.



You've already been as derogatory as possible on this forum relating to Keith McCready. For what purpose? To give you a kind of idiotic cheap thrill of posting as a troll on the Internet and spewing out whatever demeaning statement(s) you can think up about the Keith.

When will you stop it? When the thread gets uglier? I think not. I believe you thrive on this back-and-forth colloquy. A troll in need is a troll indeed.

JAM

Look, want to get mad at someone, write AZ about their photo section with almost every picture of KM looking S%^t faced with a drink in his hand. They have no other pictures then those to post? They drag him through the mud every day showing no respect for him not me.

 

[JAM]

Look, want to get mad at someone, write AZ about their photo section with almost every picture of KM looking S%^t faced with a drink in his hand. They have no other pictures then those to post? They drag him through the mud every day showing no respect for him not me.

And if he does have a drink in his hand, how does this affect you?

Why don't you post on the Golf Channel forum and tell John Daly not to have a beer in his hand on TV.

As long as Keith keeps giving it his all on a field of green, he's a happy camper. FWIW, Keith has more heart than most players you will ever have an opportunity to meet, much less know.

JAM

 

[JAM]

Look, want to get mad at someone, write AZ about their photo section with almost every picture of KM looking S%^t faced with a drink in his hand. They have no other pictures then those to post? They drag him through the mud every day showing no respect for him not me.

Furthermore, Macguy, some of those pictures in the photo section of AzBilliards were contributed by none other than me. The only one dragging Keith through the mud EVERY DAY in recent times is you.

You're not worthy of any respect at this juncture. Why, by George, you're nothing more than a mere troll who hides behind a computer screen to take out your anxieties for the day. First, it's Kevin Trudeau. Then it's the IPT. Now it's Keith McCready.

I can hear a swan song in the distance, and it ain't going to be pretty.

JAM

 

[Purdman]

Wow!!!!

Jennie, you have a purdy face. I love your smile. Say hi to Keith for me. He is one lucky guy, just like me. Take care.
Purdman

 

[Str8PoolMan]

Interesting how someone becomes a troll simply because they don't share your opinion on a subject.

You're either with us or ag'n us!

 

[Tarantula]

TV Ratings rely on circus acts??? Please, ignorance is bliss!

Please do name names. The very best pool players on Earth lack personality? Most of the "very best" pool players I know are a pretty unique bunch of people with plenty of personality - be it good or bad. The truth is, when Joe Schmoe public turns on the TV and sees the very best players in the world playing the same game he knows how to play - 8 ball - he will be entertained and appreciate the skill level that these players possess because he'll know that isn't the same game of 8-ball that he plays. What you describe, without the top notch talent, could never survive and would likely never make it to TV in the first place.

Hi Jimmy, the title goes to all the Jerry Springer fans, not you my friend! I am just using you to put my two cents in here! lol

Question: why has poker's ratings done so well?

Answer: the audience wants to see the players make decisions or execute shots under extreme pressure (i.e. IPT $ payouts), whether he dogs it or comes with an incredible shot.

So I predict the IPT will capture a massive audience based on this fact alone, not to mention the personality flairs or emotional outbreaks we will witness from a lot of colorful players on the IPT. And Keith, you're the King/Caesar my friend! I've never seen anyone else captivate and steal the audience's attention moreso than Keith. They actually stopped a match at the main table at the US Open (can't even remember who were the players there at the time, even though I was watching the match to begin with) and switched the boom to Keith playing Alex! It was unreal how he entertained the crowd! And he is not the only colorful one out there... So I know we will witness plenty of exciting moments during big-money matches on the IPT! I guess time will tell...