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Piano for a music teacher

$3,000-$60,000

Can You Write Off Piano for a Music Teacher?

Short answer: Yes for music teachers and performers who use it for lessons and gigs; instruments generally are 7-year property.

A family piano used occasionally for lessons is mixed use.

Records to keep: Keep the receipt, proof of payment, and a note or log showing business use; for mixed-use items, track the business percentage.