can I claim something that was purchased by someone else?

[jfall]

Here's the deal, I needed a laptop for work but I didnt have the cash for it at the time. I had my mother purchase the laptop and I paid her back. Is it possible for me to claim the laptop on my taxes if I have the recipt as long as my mother isn't claiming it?

 

[KarenMarie]

depends on how it was paid for...

if she used her credit card... probably not, unless you give her cash and she gives you a reciept.

My b/f owns a business... before he gave me a company AMEX, I bought his truck parts, office supplies, etc... on my credit card and gave him the reciepts... when it came tax time, I had to eat the $2,600. I spent that year... cause the reciepts were in my name.

There is a tax forum at the top of ATOT... that is the best place to ask though.

🙂

 

[notfred]

Sure you can, it just might be a PITA to prove if you get audited.