Writing Off IRS Audit Cost?

If you are audited by the IRS, can you write off the cost incurred during the audit, such as bills from your cpa?
I’m a loan officer who is 1099′d. I am currently undergoing an IRS tax audit for the years of 2004 and 2005. I have probably paid my cpa in the neighborhood of [...]

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College Textbooks Tax Write Off

Can I use my textbooks that I use for college as a tax write off?
I am well aware of the Hope Credit, but the wording under the Hope Credit says that it can be used for tuition and related expenses. Can anyone help me out on this matter, I’m trying to use every tax [...]

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Upgrade My House, Then Write Off the Depreciated Value?

Am I allowed to upgrade my house, then use the depreciated value as a tax write-off when I rent it out later?
I own a duplex, and live in one half while the other half is rented out. The Bathrooms on each side need to be remodeled. I would like to both rooms the [...]

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Tax Write Off for Donation Car to Family Member

Can I get a tax write off if I donate my car to a family member?
I know you can get a tax id number and then write the car off if you donate your car to a charity but can you get one donating your car to a family member I rather give the car [...]

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Tax Write Off Benefits of Donating Property

I am a pastor of a small church who is having service in an old building. The owner is an incredibly nice guy who is considering donating the property to the church. He has also been donating other properties already. I want to know, if the owner of that building would give us the property, [...]

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