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Question regarding tax deductions, now I know CBPOs can get tax deductions for drycleaning, tolls and other things directly related to the job, but one of my administrative CBPO's was talking about some of the deductions but didnt get to much into it due to it being time to head home, but I was wondering if anyone knew what other expenses might be covered for CBPO's ... such as gas since I am driving 75 miles one way to work. Just one thing to keep in mind for all the new hires like myself.
ThanksDay one at CBP: Aug 4th, 2008
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As far as gas is concerned, that really depends on your state's tax laws. Generally, you can only claim mileage if you or ordered to a duty station where the new travel distance exceeds your routine drive. If you are 75 miles out and sent to another port 30 miles out, you can not claim mileage. However, if you live 75 miles out and are sent some place further than 75 miles away, you can claim every mile over that initial 75 provided that you have not been reimbursed in someway.
Generally, their is compensation available if you are sent to a duty station at a specified distance away. If you already live beyond that limit, who knows exactly how that would work?
Oh, you can also claim hair cuts, meals that were not reimbursed if you are sent somewhere beyond your regular duty station, a percentage of your personal cell phone if used for work, union dues, any uniform tailoring and cleaning, and of course any equipment purchased solely for legitimate use on the job, i.e. no sex toys, movies, inflatable giraffes, etc.Last edited by ArmouredSainT; 08-07-2008, 09:04 PM.
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Originally posted by ArmouredSainT View PostAs far as gas is concerned, that really depends on your state's tax laws. Generally, you can only claim mileage if you or ordered to a duty station where the new travel distance exceeds your routine drive. If you are 75 miles out and sent to another port 30 miles out, you can not claim mileage. However, if you live 75 miles out and are sent some place further than 75 miles away, you can claim every mile over that initial 75 provided that you have not been reimbursed in someway.
Generally, their is compensation available if you are sent to a duty station at a specified distance away. If you already live beyond that limit, who knows exactly how that would work?
Oh, you can also claim hair cuts, meals that were not reimbursed if you are sent somewhere beyond your regular duty station, a percentage of your personal cell phone if used for work, union dues, any uniform tailoring and cleaning, and of course any equipment purchased solely for legitimate use on the job, i.e. no sex toys, movies, inflatable giraffes, etc.LOL, that takes sick to a whole new level.
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Medical Unclear
Originally posted by yoda View PostYou either went to an extremely incompetent testing facility, or you are in serious trouble. For you to clear any of the 3 you have to go to 3 different specialists to have them examine you and give you the clear, all of this at your own cost. I can understand Hearing and Depth Perception, because I had my own problems where I tested. The Hearing test has to be done with you placed inside an "isolation" booth to accurately determine your hearing levels, where as in my case I could hear cars driving by on the road outside the office with the headphones on!....They sent me a letter stating that I had "Mild" hearing loss...lol Right!... Then I received a letter stating that I had not passed the "depth perception" test, so I went to an EYE doctor to have the actual test done, and came out with "Better" than average Depth Perception. As to the EKG reading, I think you might run into a dead end, that test is taken by a machine and it won't lie unless they placed the sensors in the wrong places...
Good Luck
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Oh, you can also claim hair cuts, meals that were not reimbursed if you are sent somewhere beyond your regular duty station, a percentage of your personal cell phone if used for work, union dues, any uniform tailoring and cleaning, and of course any equipment purchased solely for legitimate use on the job, i.e. no sex toys, movies, inflatable giraffes, etc.[/QUOTE]
So I guess the 18 "Executioner" I bought doesn't count either?........ICE IEA
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Medical Unclear
THANKS YODA,
SO HOW DID ENDED UP PASSING THE VISION & AUDIO TEST, BASE ON MY UNDERSTAND, THERE IS NO WAY TO PASS THE VISION TEST FOR ME WITHOUT GLASSES UNLESS I DO LAZIK SURGERY. I ONLY HAVE THREE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMENT, PLEASE ADVISE.
Originally posted by yoda View PostYou either went to an extremely incompetent testing facility, or you are in serious trouble. For you to clear any of the 3 you have to go to 3 different specialists to have them examine you and give you the clear, all of this at your own cost. I can understand Hearing and Depth Perception, because I had my own problems where I tested. The Hearing test has to be done with you placed inside an "isolation" booth to accurately determine your hearing levels, where as in my case I could hear cars driving by on the road outside the office with the headphones on!....They sent me a letter stating that I had "Mild" hearing loss...lol Right!... Then I received a letter stating that I had not passed the "depth perception" test, so I went to an EYE doctor to have the actual test done, and came out with "Better" than average Depth Perception. As to the EKG reading, I think you might run into a dead end, that test is taken by a machine and it won't lie unless they placed the sensors in the wrong places...
Good Luck
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Originally posted by ArmouredSainT View Post... you can also claim hair cuts...
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Vision Issue
So Sierra, did they clear your status?
Originally posted by sierra164 View Posthas anyone here had a medical issue arise? i had a problem with my vision, so i had to go to my own doctor and have him fill out a form, and now i'm waiting for that to clear. it's already been three weeks since they recieved that...
all i have left is the background check and drug test, and i'm getting tired of waiting. anyone else gone through this?
-thanx
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shopshop:
I passed my hearing test, but they sent me a letter stating that I had minor hearing loss on one of my ears. A laughable result since I was supposed to hear the faint tones over cars passing by on the road... I could hear the cars passing by on the road while I was inside the office with the headphones on!...
You can go to any hearing medical office to have the test done.
As for the Depth Perception test, you need to go to an optometrist and have him do the test. I don't think that test is part of the uncorrected vision requirements. They should do peripheral vision and depth perception. If you called MHC and they told you that you didn't pass the uncorrected vision requirements then you will have to get lasik done.
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Medical Issue
Thanks for your information, I am really appreciated that, I might consider for Lasik surgery anyway, I can completed within a short period of time. Even I clear my medical, I still have BI to worry about, why did they make it so hard even they need tremedous of workforce.
Originally posted by yoda View Postshopshop:
I passed my hearing test, but they sent me a letter stating that I had minor hearing loss on one of my ears. A laughable result since I was supposed to hear the faint tones over cars passing by on the road... I could hear the cars passing by on the road while I was inside the office with the headphones on!...
You can go to any hearing medical office to have the test done.
As for the Depth Perception test, you need to go to an optometrist and have him do the test. I don't think that test is part of the uncorrected vision requirements. They should do peripheral vision and depth perception. If you called MHC and they told you that you didn't pass the uncorrected vision requirements then you will have to get lasik done.
Good Luck
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I am also dealing with not being medically cleared. My problem is that i had a knee injury like 8 years ago that wasnt serious. Anyway they want me to see an orthopedic specialist, but i was able to locate the doctor that treated me 8 years ago. He is not an orthopedist, but he is the one who diagnosed my condition. Do you guys think a clearance letter from him would be enough? because i tried making an appointment with several specialists and they are booked till the end of the month, which is after the deadline cbp gave me.
thanks.
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Originally posted by cargo82 View PostI am also dealing with not being medically cleared. My problem is that i had a knee injury like 8 years ago that wasnt serious. Anyway they want me to see an orthopedic specialist, but i was able to locate the doctor that treated me 8 years ago. He is not an orthopedist, but he is the one who diagnosed my condition. Do you guys think a clearance letter from him would be enough? because i tried making an appointment with several specialists and they are booked till the end of the month, which is after the deadline cbp gave me.
thanks.
I have the same exact problem.... with a minor shoulder injury. I emailed the medical department and asked them if I could go to my primary care physician for the letter/report because he is the doctor who treated me (never had to go to a specialist or surgeon over it). A nurse called me and told me that I can get a report from the PCP initially, but the medical clearance panel may not accept it. If that happens I will then have to go to an orthopedic surgeon. They will also extend the deadline to give you more time to make another appointment, etc. The MHC medical department is very friendly and helpful… email or call them with any questions.
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Originally posted by shopshop View PostTHANKS YODA,
SO HOW DID ENDED UP PASSING THE VISION & AUDIO TEST, BASE ON MY UNDERSTAND, THERE IS NO WAY TO PASS THE VISION TEST FOR ME WITHOUT GLASSES UNLESS I DO LAZIK SURGERY. I ONLY HAVE THREE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMENT, PLEASE ADVISE.GEO Pref: MIA
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