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Charter fishing boat for fishing charter captains

$50,000-$500,000

Can You Write Off Charter Fishing Boat for Fishing Charter Captains?

Short answer: Yes: a boat used in a charter business is depreciable business equipment.

Personal fishing days must be excluded.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.