As individuals and small business owners prepare for tax season, it's a good time to review some of those weird and wacky deductions that small business owners and professionals have tried to squeak in. From concealed weapons to petting zoos, what can be considered a deductible business expense is rightfully considered a rather large moving target, with some items being easier to hit than others .
In this Jan. 13, 2017, photo, Vince Pappas, owner of Stone Steel Corporation, poses for a photo in his warehouse in Baltimore. Small businesses can expect some high-profile Obama administration regulations to be scrapped after Donald Trump takes office, with rules affecting overtime, sick leave and the environment among those likely to be scrapped.
In this Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, photo, Weberous Web Design CEO Rafael Romis poses for photos in his home, in Los Angeles. When Romis started his website design company five years ago, he kept enough cash on hand to last about two weeks.