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Why business deductions aren't cheating the system

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Why business deductions aren't cheating the system

Deductions shift taxable income through the economy rather than eliminating tax revenue entirely.

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Online business tax mistakes to avoid

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Online business tax mistakes to avoid

Brief mention of common tax issues for e-commerce and online businesses.

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Why you shouldn't ignore Venmo 1099s from the IRS

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Why you shouldn't ignore Venmo 1099s from the IRS

Report Venmo income on Schedule C, deduct expenses, and pay the tax rather than risk IRS garnishing wages or bank accounts.

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Handing out business cards doesn't make it a business trip

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Handing out business cards doesn't make it a business trip

A trip needs a real business purpose, not just exchanging cards while vacationing, or you risk IRS penalties later.

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Should business owners worry about audits

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Should business owners worry about audits

Brief intro to whether business owners should be concerned about IRS audits and tax return rules.

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What travel expenses are deductible on a business trip

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What travel expenses are deductible on a business trip

Your travel day expenses like mileage, hotels, meals, flights, and rental cars are all deductible against your business income.

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Why calling your vacation a business trip doesn't work

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Why calling your vacation a business trip doesn't work

The IRS looks at the purpose of your trip, not whether you handed out business cards or picked up flyers.

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Uber drivers can deduct miles between rides too

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Uber drivers can deduct miles between rides too

The miles you drive waiting for your next Uber job are deductible, not just the ones shown in the app.

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Rental property deductions most landlords forget

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Rental property deductions most landlords forget

Mileage to your rental, meals while working on it, and knowing repairs vs capital improvements can save you money.

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Will the proposed $5,000 DOGE rebate be taxable

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Will the proposed $5,000 DOGE rebate be taxable

A potential government rebate from spending cuts would likely be non-taxable since it's a reimbursement of taxes already paid.

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Tax tip from TJ

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Tax tip from TJ

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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What it actually takes for the IRS to put you in jail

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What it actually takes for the IRS to put you in jail

You need to intentionally cheat and hide money repeatedly for the IRS to pursue criminal charges.

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Business meals don't have special rules you think they do

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Business meals don't have special rules you think they do

The IRS cares about proportion, not whether you discussed business or met during work hours.

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How travel influencers deduct their trips

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How travel influencers deduct their trips

Travel creators can deduct expenses when doing 2-4 hours of business daily, but personal vacation days don't qualify.

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Extensions don't extend your time to pay taxes

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Extensions don't extend your time to pay taxes

Filing extensions only delay your return, not payment—unpaid taxes accrue 5% monthly penalties plus interest.

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What triggers an IRS audit and how to avoid it

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What triggers an IRS audit and how to avoid it

Unusual patterns like high losses against high income can trigger review; best defense is accurate reporting with receipts.

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Why the all-cash strategy eventually catches up to you

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Why the all-cash strategy eventually catches up to you

If you can't show where your cash came from when paying business bills, a random audit will expose the gap.

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How contractors can avoid an audit

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How contractors can avoid an audit

Track everything, use cards not cash, keep receipts, and just tell the truth on your taxes.

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A $4 million tax mistake from one wrong number

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A $4 million tax mistake from one wrong number

A client accidentally entered $19 million instead of $19,000 for Social Security, and tax software didn't catch the obvious error.

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Is it deductible? Quick-fire tax questions answered

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Is it deductible? Quick-fire tax questions answered

Common expenses like podcast gear, meals, and travel can be deductible if they have a legitimate business purpose.

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Why some people are afraid to use deductions

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Why some people are afraid to use deductions

The IRS's job is just to verify you actually spent the money you're claiming as deductions.

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Why the IRS ignores some non-filers but not others

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Why the IRS ignores some non-filers but not others

IRS only chases you if you owe them; if you're owed a refund, they stay quiet and keep your money.

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How to make $400k tax-free as a college student

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How to make $400k tax-free as a college student

Offers to review your situation in a consultation if you want to learn about tax-free income strategies for students.

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Why the IRS calls your business a hobby

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Why the IRS calls your business a hobby

If you start a business just to lose money and offset W2 income, the IRS may call it a hobby and disallow all those losses.

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