Am I to assume, with the last hurrah for this generation of tech suits, that Nationals will be huge, and therefore no 6th event?
Is it even worth it to enter 6?
Even if I'm going to the meet already to watch my kids?
I was a bit flip in my earlier comment, but I'm interested in this. Every year we battle to get enough of our parents certified as officials and it ends up being largely the same group of parents who officiate meet after meet. We've been trying to think of creative ways to incentivize people to become officials; if they truly can deduct expenses that might help nudge some people along the path towards officialdom.
My limited understanding is that since the LSC or USA Swimming is a 403-B your time is considered a contribution, along with your expenses. This was confirmed to me by about 3 officials I sat with at a recent meet out of town. Whether or not your kids are there is irrelevant. Remember, deductions are never dollar for dollar on your taxes. But, every little bit helps.
I'm no expert so consult your tax advisor but I have heard this from a number of sources.
Even if I'm going to the meet already to watch my kids?
I was a bit flip in my earlier comment, but I'm interested in this. Every year we battle to get enough of our parents certified as officials and it ends up being largely the same group of parents who officiate meet after meet. We've been trying to think of creative ways to incentivize people to become officials; if they truly can deduct expenses that might help nudge some people along the path towards officialdom.
My limited understanding is that since the LSC or USA Swimming is a 403-B your time is considered a contribution, along with your expenses. This was confirmed to me by about 3 officials I sat with at a recent meet out of town. Whether or not your kids are there is irrelevant. Remember, deductions are never dollar for dollar on your taxes. But, every little bit helps.
I'm no expert so consult your tax advisor but I have heard this from a number of sources.
