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Deductions Airbnb owners miss because no one checks

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Deductions Airbnb owners miss because no one checks

Most tax preparers just plug in what you give them without checking for mileage, internet, phone, or cleaning costs.

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What would Santa's tax return look like

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What would Santa's tax return look like

A fun breakdown of Santa's potential deductions from elf payroll to sleigh mileage to reindeer expenses.

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Why people are afraid to claim mileage deductions

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Why people are afraid to claim mileage deductions

You can deduct business miles, but not your commute from home to your first stop or back home at night.

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How business trips to resorts can be tax deductible

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How business trips to resorts can be tax deductible

Travel for conferences, retreats, or client meetings can be deductible if the primary purpose is business.

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When to switch from LLC to S corp

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When to switch from LLC to S corp

There's no magic income number; consider S corp status when you have significant profit to reduce self-employment tax.

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Realtor got $22k back after fixing missed deductions

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Realtor got $22k back after fixing missed deductions

A real estate agent's mileage and meals were barely claimed, so we amended three years and recovered $22,000.

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How a side business can lower your overall taxes

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How a side business can lower your overall taxes

Business expenses like meals, travel, and mileage come out tax-free, reducing your taxable profit even if total income rises.

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Why rich people seem to pay less in taxes

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Why rich people seem to pay less in taxes

Business owners use perks, dividends, and loans against stock to lower personal taxable income legally.

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Airbnb deductions most owners forget to claim

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Airbnb deductions most owners forget to claim

Many Airbnb owners miss mileage, internet, phone, and cleaning costs because no one reviews their expenses.

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Why a bouncy castle can be a business deduction

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Why a bouncy castle can be a business deduction

Expenses that bring customers in, like a bouncy castle at an open house, count as business deductions.

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Use one bank account for your business expenses

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Use one bank account for your business expenses

Track all business spending through one account so you don't miss deductions at tax time.

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Where to find me if TikTok goes away

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Where to find me if TikTok goes away

You can find all my tax content on Instagram if TikTok has issues.

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When the IRS calls your business a hobby

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When the IRS calls your business a hobby

If your business loses money for years, the IRS may reclassify it as a hobby and limit your deductions.

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

A cruise with business education sessions can be deductible because you're there to learn for your business.

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How much of a trip needs to be business to write it off

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How much of a trip needs to be business to write it off

You need a real business reason for the trip and should spend at least four hours a day on business activities.

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The IRS doesn't care how much you spend on business travel

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The IRS doesn't care how much you spend on business travel

Business travel expenses like first class flights are fine if they're proportional to your income.

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How to check if your tax preparer missed deductions

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How to check if your tax preparer missed deductions

Review your Schedule C or S corp return for mileage, meals, phone, and internet to spot missing deductions.

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Tax-deductible cruise for business owners

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Tax-deductible cruise for business owners

A business cruise where you learn during the day and have fun at night can qualify as a deductible expense.

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You still owe self-employment tax under the standard deduction

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You still owe self-employment tax under the standard deduction

Business income under the standard deduction still triggers self-employment tax, even if you owe no income tax.

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Business owners can still lower taxes before year end

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Business owners can still lower taxes before year end

Review your profit and loss now and pay bills or buy assets before December 31st to reduce taxable profit.

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Year-end tax moves for business owners before December 31

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Year-end tax moves for business owners before December 31

Buy equipment, pay bills ahead, or give bonuses before year-end to maximize deductions on your business taxes.

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The IRS can reclassify your business as a hobby

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The IRS can reclassify your business as a hobby

If your business only loses money year after year, the IRS may call it a hobby and disallow your deductions.

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One wrong click could cost you money on your taxes

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One wrong click could cost you money on your taxes

Small mistakes on your return can mean missed deductions, so work with someone who knows what's deductible.

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Is it deductible? Quick-fire tax write-off answers

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Is it deductible? Quick-fire tax write-off answers

Business meals, podcast gear, and even a conference cruise can be deductible if they meet IRS business-purpose rules.

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