In the U.S. employees can deduct business expenses? Here in Canada it is only possible for self-employed individuals (i.e. contractors), with some exceptions for taxi drivers, sales people, waiters/waitresses etc.
Unless you have a letter from your manager re. training not possible, I wonder how many of those are floating around. Regards, Patrice Boivin Systems Analyst (Oracle Certified DBA) -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 10:18 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Hey folks. I just saw this thread this morning. What a crime. It seems that the only way Oracle can generate sufficient streams of revenue is to punish those that popularize their software for the market. As an Oracle DBA and IT Manager, I will not pay for any of my staff to obtain a certification that requires such a ridiculous configuration. It just shows that Oracle is trying to generate as much revenue as possible. Given the state of today's economy, I don't think Oracle should be alienating their customer/PR base. As far as the tax issue: If training is not provided by your employer, and is required for your job, it can be deducted as business expense on form 2106. For education, the feds allow for educational expenses and some states also allow for it. Thank You Stephen P. Karniotis Product Architect Compuware Corporation Direct: (248) 865-4350 Mobile: (248) 408-2918 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.compuware.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Boivin, Patrice J INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
