A self-employed client would like to know if they can deduct costs related to their home office as business expenses.

1. Create a keyword search for this topic.

2. Implement this keyword search in a standard search engine (e.g. Google), the search bar of the Cornell LII, and the search bar of the IRS website. Compare and contrast the results of the three searches.

3. What code section provides the answer to this clients question?

4. Search for any relevant regulations related to this section of the code.

1. How did you conduct your search (keyword, index, etc.)? Where did you go to find the information

2. Are there any relevant regulations for this section of the code? If so, give a brief overview of their contents.

Case #2

A client would like to know if they might be able to expense their advanced mine safety equipment.

5. Create a keyword search for this topic.

6. Implement this keyword search in a standard search engine (e.g. Google), the search bar of the Cornell LII, and the search bar of the IRS website. Compare and contrast the results of the three searches.

7. What code section provides the answer to this clients question?

8. Search for any relevant regulations related to this section of the code.

1. How did you conduct your search (keyword, index, etc.)? Where did you go to find the information?

2. Are there any relevant regulations for this section of the code? If so, give a brief overview of their contents.