As can be seen in IRS Publication 526: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf, the “value of your time or services” is not deductible....

Many auctioneers work as sole proprietors; however, that is rarely the best business arrangement. Here we discuss the various business...

Given this argument, we could have a different result in the total due at an auction where a buyer’s premium is charged. For instance: A...