- Feb 18, 2003
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so heres my problem. ive completed my first year of working as a Tech. now i need to write off my tools as a tax deduction. ive got at least 7k worth of tools (including my box) that need to be accounted for. so my mom has been helping me since she worked as an accountant for about 15 years. shes telling me i have to itemize every tool, and include documentation of each individual purchase. however, most of my records are from tool trucks, and just have a lump balance, and payment. also, since i have to assume that these tools are lifetime, shes telling me i have to write them off over a 10 year period, or the "life" of the tool. basically, im wondering how you did your taxes, what process did you take? any chance of getting audited? thanks in advance guys!