Tax Write Off Questions

[CityGarden]

In one of Tom's post he writes:
"You could, however, deduct the cost of a dog leash or fence to keep your pet away from the children.&qu...

[trix23]

Siblings 3y 2y boys ruined my baby gate (plastic, 3 panel kind) and my tension-mounted curtain rod today. One purposefully ran into the gate several times...

[sammys]

I am very new to this,

I was wondering if I am going to use write-offs for the toys and supplies, do I have to purchase new (so I have...