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Business conference cruises can be tax deductible

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Business conference cruises can be tax deductible

A cruise ship conference focused on taxes and retirement planning could qualify as a deductible business expense.

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Why you can't write off missed appointments

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Why you can't write off missed appointments

You never earned the money from no-shows, so there's nothing to deduct and no way to prove it.

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When DIY tax software works and when it doesn't

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When DIY tax software works and when it doesn't

W-2 only filers can use any software, but business returns have tricky deductions the IRS watches closely.

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How business owners can write off a vacation

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How business owners can write off a vacation

Attending a business conference can make travel expenses deductible, but you must spend time learning, not just vacationing.

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How to reduce taxes when your business has lots of profit

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How to reduce taxes when your business has lots of profit

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

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How we help business owners pay less in taxes

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How we help business owners pay less in taxes

Overview of our approach to minimizing tax burden for business owners.

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Use one bank account to track business spending

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Use one bank account to track business spending

Keep all business transactions in one account so you can easily total your expenses and not miss deductions.

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Do you need an LLC to be considered a business

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Do you need an LLC to be considered a business

You don't need an LLC or a minimum income threshold to be considered a business for tax purposes.

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The Augusta rule isn't a free $14,000 deduction

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The Augusta rule isn't a free $14,000 deduction

Your employees must actually use your home for business purposes, and family members already living there don't count.

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Why we only do taxes and not accounting

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Why we only do taxes and not accounting

Tax pros who also do accounting squeeze you in around their real job, which is why you can't get answers from them.

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Deductions people always forget to claim

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Deductions people always forget to claim

Mileage, meals, internet, and phone bills add up fast—one realtor saved $12,000 by tracking mileage.

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Realtors often miss these basic deductions

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Realtors often miss these basic deductions

A realtor's return showed only 100 miles and $10 in meals monthly; fixing three years of missed deductions recovered $22,000.

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How a cruise can be a tax deductible business trip

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How a cruise can be a tax deductible business trip

Business trips to destinations like the Bahamas can be deductible if there's a legitimate business purpose involved.

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Expensive tax preparers aren't always better

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Expensive tax preparers aren't always better

High fees don't guarantee good advice — many costly preparers spread outdated rules about meals and mileage deductions.

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Business expenses most people forget to deduct

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Business expenses most people forget to deduct

Mileage, meals, phone, and internet are commonly missed deductions that can add up to thousands in tax savings.

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You don't need an LLC to be a business

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You don't need an LLC to be a business

Report all business income on Schedule C regardless of amount or LLC status.

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Why we only do taxes and skip accounting

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Why we only do taxes and skip accounting

Focusing solely on taxes instead of accounting lets us give clients more time and catch errors others miss.

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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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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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Why you need to stay flexible in business

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Why you need to stay flexible in business

Be willing to adjust your business plan as the environment changes instead of copying what everyone else does.

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