[Forbes] Lamar Odom Seeks Tax Deductions for NBA Fines

Well, it was worth a shot.

 

LOL at him spending $178K to get in shape.

 

Probably because he spends the same amount of money buying candy

 

I can see that... but he isn't an independent contractor or anything so I dnno.

 

how much do you think a top notch personal trainer cost? I'd guess 100K.

 

Thought this line was funny.

Not having a lawyer is odd -- you'd think he had better things to do with his time, and the 'college dropout' qualifier is just funny -- afterall, he 'dropped out' for a multi million $ payday. .

 

actually his arguments make logical sense. if he spent 178k on trainers/equipment etc for him to be able to perform his job at a level his employers wish him to then he should be able to.


i mean if i had to buy a new laptop how is that any different if i use that laptop for work?


he may not get that though if they claim that the lakers provide the trainers etc but he has a case for that


if he wins man athletes are going to milk that loophole big time

 

The man has a point.

The IRS be hatin' on The Goods.

 

If your employer provides the tools to perform your job, then you buying a laptop would be a personal expense. Frankly I don't see him winning either argument, but it was a worthwhile try on his part.

On another note related to Lamar's article, I really hate when people claim on their websites or social media pages that they've gone through more than most people can imagine. Give me an effing break Lamar!! You're a multimillionaire, married to a hoochie and have an addiction to candy. Get over yourself......and go help my fantasy hoops team win a championship!

 

Is that what he needs? A top-notch personal trainer to keep his ass in gear and keep him away from Reeses peant butter cups? By the way, I wonder why the article didn't say "personal trainer"? I assume because there's some B.S. included with that he doesn't care to be so forthcoming with.

I hear a gym membership, some personal motivation and common sense not to eat like a pig will do wonders for whooping someone into shape. But who needs self-discipline when you can buy it for $178K?

 

I don't blame him. The trainer fees are business expenses for him, the fines are reductions in income, and I support anyone getting any break they can from taxes. That being said, based on this:

...He's going to lose.

 

he has a clothing line and endorsement deals.

should have deducted against those. Once again, a bonehead play by Lamar .

 

someone's getting an audit next year.

 

gotta save so she can get double cheese on her whopper

(fatdarshian)

 

I wouldn't be surprised if those skanky Kardashian sister's had a "sharing" thing going.

 

Most of you are hating on Lamar too much, he's taking on the IRS and he does have some legit points, I wish he would have prepared himself better and provided more details to make his case, but that is time consuming and without a good lawyer it will be tough for Lamar!

 

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