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Job
Search Expense Logs
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The Internal Revenue Code allows
a Merchant Marine to deduct job search expenses:
transportation to and from union halls, meals away from home, and hotel expenses PROVIDED you
maintain accurate records.
Because
the tax code allows you take either a Per Diem deduction or a
Meals plus Incidental Expenses deduction, it is IMPORTANT that
you keep track of these expenses so that you have the option of
using the higher of the two.
We
have created monthly logs in a PDF format to make it easier for
you to keep track of these expenses. Click on the link
below, download the form, print it, fill it out, and then keep
it in safe place to use with your tax returns.
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Job Search Expense Log |
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Annual Summary Log |
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Sailing
Logs
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As you're aware, you accrue tax advantages for each day that you spend
sailing, being in national and international ports and extra tax
advantages for being in international waters. We've have simple logs for you to keep track of these days. Click on
the links, print the forms and follow the instructions.
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Sailing Expense Log
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Number
of Sailing Days Log
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Days in International Waters Log
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Unreimbursed
Continuing Education Expenses Log
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When
you sum up your business expenses for the year, you'll find a line
item called "Unreimbursed Continuing Education
Expenses." Click on the link below, print the form, and
use it to keep track of your Continuing Ed expenses.
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Continuing Education Expense Log
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Annual
Business Expense Log
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log is used to total your Merchant Marine's Business Expenses
for each tax year. We suggest you keep it in the same
folder in which keep all your receipts for your business
expenses. It also serves as a "memory
jogger" so that you don't overlook any deductible expenses
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Business Expense Log |
