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Tax deductible cruise announcement

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Tax deductible cruise announcement

Brief mention of a Bahamas business trip with a link for more information on updates.

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Business meals don't need to be 30 miles away

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Business meals don't need to be 30 miles away

You can deduct business meals in your own neighborhood, not just when traveling far from the office.

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Why the tax code has so many rules

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Why the tax code has so many rules

Tax rules exist so business owners can take deductions and keep more money, not to confuse you.

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Business trip deductions require real business purpose

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Business trip deductions require real business purpose

Stopping at a few offices or handing out cards doesn't make a personal vacation a deductible business trip.

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Why you shouldn't be afraid of the other category

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Why you shouldn't be afraid of the other category

The IRS can't list every possible expense, so the other category exists for legitimate deductions you might be missing.

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Why tax deductions depend on your specific situation

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Why tax deductions depend on your specific situation

Deductions vary by industry, income level, and other factors, so generic advice rarely applies.

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Why cash payments for business expenses can backfire

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Why cash payments for business expenses can backfire

Using cash for business expenses without proper documentation is technically cheating and comes with real consequences if caught.

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Business meals are legitimate deductions

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Business meals are legitimate deductions

If you spent money on a meal to help your business, it's deductible, so stop giving that money away.

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Mid-sized businesses often miss deductions without help

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Mid-sized businesses often miss deductions without help

Small businesses big enough to have real money but too small for in-house accountants often miss what they can deduct.

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How buying an airplane can zero out your business taxes

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How buying an airplane can zero out your business taxes

A $350,000 airplane purchase can be written off entirely in year one, potentially eliminating your tax bill.

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Hobby loss rule if your business keeps losing money

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Hobby loss rule if your business keeps losing money

The IRS may call your business a hobby if you lose money for years, limiting your deductions.

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Why I work seven days a week during tax season

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Why I work seven days a week during tax season

A tax accountant explains his mission to educate clients because most tax pros don't take time to talk.

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How the IRS decides if your business is a hobby

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How the IRS decides if your business is a hobby

If you lose money for years, the IRS may call it a hobby and limit your deductions to only the income you made.

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Truck drivers miss these deductions all the time

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Truck drivers miss these deductions all the time

Long-haul truckers can claim per diem ($70-80/day) and mileage on their personal vehicle for parts runs.

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Business travel deductions you might be missing

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Business travel deductions you might be missing

Business trips are deductible if the purpose is business, travel days count, and you keep receipts or track mileage.

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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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Tax tip from TJ

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Tax tip from TJ

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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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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