Professional - FAQ

Why should I invest money in my job?

It has been shown over and over that being disorganized causes stress. Stress to find necessary papers and materials. Stress to visually see your own procrastination as you look at your surroundings. Often disorganization causes workers to put in more hours to complete tasks and projects.

Is the money I spend on a professional organizer (related to my work) tax deductible?

Teachers are allowed $250 in out-of-pocket expenses toward their classroom each year.

For other professionals it depends on how you interpret the following:

You may be able to deduct work-related educational expenses on your tax return as an itemized tax deduction on Form 1040, Schedule A. To be tax deductible on your tax return, your expenses must be for education that:

Maintains or improves skills required in your present job, or serves a business purpose and is required by your employer, or by law or regulations, to keep your salary, status, or job.

However, the costs of an education that satisfies the minimum requirements of a job are not tax deductible on your tax return, nor are the costs of a program of study that enables you to qualify for a new trade or business.