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Common deductions and income streams
Off-duty security work, FLSA overtime, duty weapons, required certifications, and annual firearms qualification all create items that belong in the tax picture.
- Off-duty / extra-duty 1099 security income and expenses
- Duty weapon and required equipment (where reimbursement doesn't cover)
- Annual firearms qualification fees and practice ammunition
- Required in-service training
- Mileage between details and to training
- Union and FOP dues
Multi-state situations
Officers who take extra-duty assignments across state lines, move between agencies, or retire to a different state frequently need multi-state returns. We coordinate federal, primary-state, and any non-resident state filings.
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Common questions
- Do I need to report all my off-duty security income?
- Yes. 1099 income is reportable regardless of whether the payer issued a form. We file Schedule C for the off-duty business and deduct associated expenses.
- What if my agency reimburses my equipment?
- Reimbursed items aren't deductible. We track what's reimbursed separately from what you paid out of pocket.