Archive for November, 2009
Over the holidays, I’ll be in my hometown for a few days. I just so happen to have a client there, whom I plan to visit, take to lunch and even deliver gifts. What can I write off? Mileage? The meal? The gifts?
Thanks!
What if the my main purpose for the trip is to visit the client, trying to ensure that I continue to have their business in 2010? Can I write off all the mileage then? Truth be told, I probably would not go if it weren’t for the client visit.
Gifts less than $25
Meal with business purpose (1/2 cost)
Perhaps business mileage from home to biz and back
Keep records, logs, diary just as you do with all other expenses.
My sons preschool teacher will be retiring in January. She was also my teacher when I was in school so I would like to get her something nice. I found a clock I would like to get her, but don’t know what to get engraved on it. What do you think would be a nice saying or short poem that I could get engraved onto the clock? Thank You!
you created timeless memories for ____ (child’s name)
and even myself,
now you can watch time go by,
with simplicity and leisure
Thank You Mrs. (ms.)____ for being our first teacher
love (or other closing) ____ family
My sons preschool teacher will be retiring in January and I would like to make her something special because she was also my teacher when I was in school. I found a poem I would like to have on the gift, but I don’t know what to make. What can a make her for a retirement gift that incorporates a poem? Thank You!
You could cross-stitch onto a wall hanging or a pillow!
if a client sends my company a gift, for example equipment, and wishes to write it off on their income taxes… should i include the value of their gift in the thank you letter?
if i do, is it impolite?
The thank you letter does not need to include the value of the gift. They know what it’s worth, since they gifted it to you, so a simple acknowledgment of receipt should be plenty.
Unless your company is a charitable (non-profit) organization, I don’t know that the client can write it off on their income taxes anyway.
I need some legal advice. I purchased a laptop 2 1/2 years ago through Best Buy with a 3 year warranty. Within those 2 1/2 years I needed it sent out for repairs so many times that Best Buy did a ‘No Lemon’ and just gave me a free laptop. The laptop they gave me was obviously not as good as the original but it equaled out to the same price. I recieved my new laptop May 17, 2008. I did not purchase a 3 year warranty for the new one because the price they wanted for it was over 400 dollars. Since May 17,2008 I have had this new laptop in for repairs 3 times. Everytime I get it back, its not fixed properly, or there are more problems. It is a 30 mile drive to the store. This morning I called and they said it was ready to be picked up. I did the 30 mile drive there, and it wasnt ready, at all. I am fed up with this. I even talked to corporate and all they did was sent be a 50 dollar gift card for their store. That doesnt help me with the gas im using to get there and all of the agrivation! Is there anything at all I can do about this? They gave me a crappy laptop in exchange, and they dont even seem to care! Is there anywhere I can go for legal advice, or is this just a big waste of my time? Thank you for your help!
Yes, contact your state’s attorney generals office department of consumer affairs. You place a complaint with them, they will investigate the complaint and rectify the situation and it is all free,
Hope this information helps.
Best wishes.
I would like to get something for my sons Preschool teacher who will be retiring in January, but don’t know what to get her. She was my teacher when I was in school so i would like to get her something nice. What would be a good gift to give my sons Preschool teacher as an retirement gift?
She was your teacher too?! Wow! How special!!
As a preschool teacher I have to say that my favorite gifts are those that the children make and I also like giftcards to my favorite places. Your son can make something (a hand print with his name, a picture, a bookmark) and you can get her a gift cards. How about a gift card for a mani/pedi or a facial or massage?
You can also find one of those personalized engraved gifts. Maybe a clock or a paperweight with her name, school, and years teaching with a few sweet words.
Just some thoughts……
My friend gave me a gift set from the adult store of different flavored lubes by the brand, Wet. Is it wrong to re-gift it to my boss this holiday season? Gift exchange is occuring at his home, and his gay lover will be there. Although coworkers will be present, it really isnt a office Christmas party? Is it okay to do this or not?
I think so, well hope so anyways. I bought a bunch on sale and am planning on gifting them to my in-laws and next door neighbors this season.
What kind of gifts could I buy that my staff would appreciate but won’t break my bank. I have 20 people to buy for.
What kind of gift would you appreciate from your boss? What kind of gift would you NOT appreciate from your boss?
I have male and female with ages ranging from 20-something at the youngest to 60-something at the oldest and all ages in between.
Christmas is a wonderful festival which becomes more attractive by gift sharing. You can buy and send some good gifts for your dear ones through http://shopping.surfindia.com/christmas-gifts/ . a great shopping site.
I’m a business honcho.. Employee motivation is part of what I do.. So I want a gift that stands apart and at the same time should be professional..
Depending on the size of your company and how much money is accessible for this, you could try a few things.
The one that I think would be most fitting and most likely enjoyed by all would be taking the employees out to eat, or just doing a small catered get together at work (maybe take some time off on one of the slower days of the week, let them still get paid for 1-2 hours to eat).
Menards, for example, sends out gifts each holiday…sometimes it’s a gas card (really useful now with the economy like it is!)…sometimes it was a mug with tools on it, once, for Christmas, it was a Menards ornament for the tree (I had to raise an eyebrow at that!).
I would shop around, because it really depends on your budget.
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