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Why deductions still help the economy

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Why deductions still help the economy

When you spend on your business, someone else earns that income and pays tax on it instead of you.

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My honest take on real estate investing losses

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My honest take on real estate investing losses

Buy low and sell high is the only real philosophy; losses are deductible if you actively participate.

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How a cruise vacation can be tax deductible

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How a cruise vacation can be tax deductible

A cruise with educational sessions on retirement and tax planning qualifies as a deductible conference.

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How a business cruise could be tax-deductible

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How a business cruise could be tax-deductible

A cruise focused on business education and learning may qualify as a tax-deductible trip.

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What reasonable and necessary actually means for deductions

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What reasonable and necessary actually means for deductions

Business expenses should make sense for your income level, not be from the dollar menu but not lavish either.

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Skip the expense tracking apps for your small business

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Skip the expense tracking apps for your small business

Use one bank account and credit card for bookkeeping instead of wasting time on apps that track every receipt and mile.

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Why you need to file even if the IRS already knows your income

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Why you need to file even if the IRS already knows your income

The IRS gets your W-2s and 1099s too, and their computer will file for you without any deductions if you don't.

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Buy construction equipment in December to cut your tax bill

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Buy construction equipment in December to cut your tax bill

If you have year-end profits, purchasing equipment before December 31st lets you write it off at 100% and reduce taxes.

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Business deductions people always forget to claim

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Business deductions people always forget to claim

Mileage, meals, internet, and phone bills add up fast when you actually track them for your business.

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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 employees, actual business use, and fair market rent to qualify for the Augusta rule deduction.

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How business owners can write off a cruise

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How business owners can write off a cruise

Host a business conference on a cruise ship to make it a legitimate tax-deductible business expense.

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Why business owners miss deductions they deserve

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Why business owners miss deductions they deserve

Fear of IRS scrutiny makes people skip legitimate write-offs, but receipts are usually enough proof.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

Business owners can write off equipment purchases, and missing this deduction could cost you tens of thousands over time.

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Why a side business beats W-2 income for tax savings

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Why a side business beats W-2 income for tax savings

Self-employment opens up more deductions and retirement options than a regular job offers.

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You can amend your tax returns going back three years

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You can amend your tax returns going back three years

Send in your old returns and we'll find missed deductions and get your money back.

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What paying your fair share actually means

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What paying your fair share actually means

Paying your fair share just means following the rules and keeping receipts for legitimate business expenses.

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What actually counts as a business deduction

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What actually counts as a business deduction

A business deduction must help your business, not just be something you paid for personally.

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How the IRS caught 1.3 million fake kids in 1987

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How the IRS caught 1.3 million fake kids in 1987

When the IRS required Social Security numbers for dependents in 1987, 1.3 million made-up children vanished from tax returns.

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Tax deductible cruise information

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Tax deductible cruise information

Brief mention of a tax deductible cruise with a link for more details.

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Are there deductions for W-2 employees?

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Are there deductions for W-2 employees?

Mentions W-2 employee deductions but pivots to promoting his Explorer membership for small business tax advice.

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Truck drivers often miss these big deductions

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Truck drivers often miss these big deductions

Long-haul truckers can claim per diem and mileage for parts runs, but many tax preparers miss these.

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Rental remodel costs aren't all deductible right away

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Rental remodel costs aren't all deductible right away

Capital improvements like roofs and countertops depreciate over time, while repairs like carpet and paint can be written off immediately.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

An auto repair shop missed $50-60K in annual equipment write-offs for 7 years because their tax person said they couldn't deduct it.

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

Business education cruises with relevant experts can qualify as deductible business expenses you can take annually.

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