What tax break does a mechanic get for the tools he must buy to do his job. Teachers should get the same tax break as the mechanic or anyone else that needs to bring tools to work as part of their job.
Does anyone have details on mechanics tax break vs the tax break teachers were getting? Did the teachers get it automatically or did they have to document the expenses?
A business can get tax breaks on equipment several different ways, either through the cost of upgrading equipment, writing off depreciation of equipment and vehicles, etc. Teachers were required to itemize and document every single item (and in some cases provide justification for the educational use). I have a friend who established an L.L.C., then bought a Corvette as his "business vehicle" and writes off the depreciation every year. Think a teacher could get away with that?