Deductibility of Promotional Expenses: Stock Car Racing?
A discussion of the unique Tax Court case 'James W. Avery,' where, in connection with promoting his law practice, attorney James Avery attempted to deduct expenditures he incurred as a race car driver.
September 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
7 minute read
In connection with promoting his law practice, James Avery deducted for income tax purposes expenditures he incurred to support his activity as a racing car driver. Avery characterized these expenditures as advertising expenses related to promoting his law practice. The IRS disallowed the expenses as not ordinary and necessary to Avery's practice as a personal injury lawyer. James W. Avery, TC Memo 2023-18 ("James W. Avery"), on appeal 10th Circuit of Appeals (No. 23-9004).
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