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Why S corp deductions are my favorite tax strategy

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Why S corp deductions are my favorite tax strategy

Use your S corp to pay for meals, travel, and miles so you keep more of your personal income.

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Do you really need to keep all those paper receipts

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Do you really need to keep all those paper receipts

Use one dedicated bank account and credit card for business expenses to create automatic records the IRS accepts.

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Common business deductions explained quickly

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Common business deductions explained quickly

A rapid-fire list of what counts as a business deduction, from mileage and meals to home office and travel.

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What to do if you can't pay your tax bill

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What to do if you can't pay your tax bill

Bring in last year's taxes for a free review to see if you overpaid.

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How buying an airplane can be a 100% business deduction

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How buying an airplane can be a 100% business deduction

High-profit business owners can deduct the full cost of an airplane purchase, potentially saving 30-40% in taxes.

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Are these three expenses deductible or not

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Are these three expenses deductible or not

Quick rundown on whether beach work trips, client Christmas gifts, and yearly laptop upgrades are tax deductible.

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Why W-2 employees struggle to build wealth vs self-employed

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Why W-2 employees struggle to build wealth vs self-employed

Self-employed individuals have more tax strategies available to keep money that W-2 employees pay to the government.

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How to track business expenses without saving every receipt

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How to track business expenses without saving every receipt

Use one dedicated bank account and credit card for business to create automatic records the IRS accepts.

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When your LLC should become an S corp

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When your LLC should become an S corp

If you're paying a lot in self-employment tax as a single-member LLC, it might be time to shift to an S corp.

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How to maximize deductible days on a business trip

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How to maximize deductible days on a business trip

Travel days plus any half-day business days are deductible, so spacing meetings over a weekend can add extra deductible days.

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Your tax preparer should be maximizing your deductions

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Your tax preparer should be maximizing your deductions

Many tax preparers avoid legitimate deductions like mileage and meals out of excess caution.

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The ribeye effect explains why deductions matter

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The ribeye effect explains why deductions matter

Business expenses effectively cost half price because you deduct them, unlike W2 wages where taxes come out first.

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The tax deductible cruise for self-employed people

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The tax deductible cruise for self-employed people

Self-employed individuals may be able to deduct a cruise as a business expense.

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How to write off a trip to the Bahamas

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How to write off a trip to the Bahamas

Business trips need a real business purpose like client meetings, scouting office space, or corporate retreats.

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Why an airplane can be a huge business deduction

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Why an airplane can be a huge business deduction

High-profit business owners can deduct 100% of an airplane purchase, potentially saving 30-40% in taxes.

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End of year tax moves for small business owners

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End of year tax moves for small business owners

Pay your bills before year-end, estimate your tax liability, and find extra deductions if needed.

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What happens if your business keeps losing money

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What happens if your business keeps losing money

Continuous business losses could create tax problems that need professional attention.

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How to count business travel days for tax purposes

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How to count business travel days for tax purposes

Travel days plus any day with meetings or substantial work count as business days for deductions.

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How much money before switching to an S corp

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How much money before switching to an S corp

Addresses the income threshold question for converting to S corp status.

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End of year tax planning for S corps and excavating businesses

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End of year tax planning for S corps and excavating businesses

Equipment purchases must follow timing rules to qualify as write-offs for your S corp.

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Why the Augusta rule isn't as easy as people think

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Why the Augusta rule isn't as easy as people think

You need fair rent, employees who attend, and actual business conducted to claim the Augusta rule deduction.

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Which business expenses are actually deductible

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Which business expenses are actually deductible

Mileage, meals, travel, home office, equipment, and more can be deductible if used for business purposes.

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When DIY taxes cost you money you never knew you lost

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When DIY taxes cost you money you never knew you lost

Complex situations like kids, business income, or credits have hidden savings you'll miss without professional help.

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What's your favorite business deduction?

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What's your favorite business deduction?

TJ asks about favorite deductions and offers to help with any kind of business.

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