Can you deduct bribes as a business expense?
We did at one of my old jobs where we did a lot of work in Spain. We didn't call it bribes though. Gratuities? Something like that.
Mal: Well said. Wasn't that well said, Zoe? Zoe: Had a kind poetry to it, sir.
'Out Of Gas'
The Crying of Natter 49
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
DavidS - Jan 11, 2007 8:31:31 am PST #1969 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Steph L. - Jan 11, 2007 8:31:43 am PST #1970 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Bartering is indeed included, and appears quite complex to report.
DavidS - Jan 11, 2007 8:32:31 am PST #1971 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
but I'm shivering already
It was quite nippy in SF this morning. In the thirties, I think.
Steph L. - Jan 11, 2007 8:33:59 am PST #1972 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Also if you make some big bribes, do you have to file a 1099?
::snerk::
Jesse - Jan 11, 2007 8:36:49 am PST #1973 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm confused about that list. It doesn't include "key money," so if I pay off a super to get an apartment, does he have to include it or not? Es muy dificil.
Scrappy - Jan 11, 2007 8:36:57 am PST #1974 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I'd feel bad for the LAisas, except I'm in Minneapolis, where it''s supposed to be in the single digits plus crazy wind for the next three days. Yikes.
shrift - Jan 11, 2007 8:38:07 am PST #1975 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Alien ninja baby took a nap, and then woke up kicking. Ow. I blame the 2007 Benefits Election/Change Form I just filled out.
Bribes. If you receive a bribe, include it in your income.
I never get bribed anymore. Sigh.
bon bon - Jan 11, 2007 8:38:09 am PST #1976 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Which is not to say there *isn't* an idiot tax: NYS asks you to pay retail taxes on items purchased out of state and brought into the state. It's self-reported and I think they have no intention of enforcing it.
Pix - Jan 11, 2007 8:38:39 am PST #1977 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Robin, the report on the radio this morning said that winds of 20-30 mph will be accompanying the cold temps...but no, can't compete with Minneapolis.
Scrappy - Jan 11, 2007 8:40:27 am PST #1978 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
At least buildings here are properly insulated and heated.
looks askance at LA architecture