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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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How to know if you have the wrong tax guy

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How to know if you have the wrong tax guy

If your tax preparer doesn't explain your return or teach you anything, it's time to find someone who will.

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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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Why IRS rules seem complicated but help small businesses

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Why IRS rules seem complicated but help small businesses

The complex tax code actually contains rules designed to help small businesses reduce their tax burden.

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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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Do you have to report Venmo business income

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Do you have to report Venmo business income

Yes, business income received through Venmo must be reported on your taxes.

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Why the IRS isn't a conspiracy theory

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Why the IRS isn't a conspiracy theory

The IRS publishes all its rules publicly, and following them legally reduces what small businesses owe.

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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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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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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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Is there a secret to avoid paying all taxes?

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Is there a secret to avoid paying all taxes?

The only way to avoid all taxes is to die; otherwise the tax code exists to help business owners take deductions.

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You don't need an LLC to be in business

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You don't need an LLC to be in business

You're in business from dollar one of income, whether or not you've formed an LLC.

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Why taking business deductions isn't greedy

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Why taking business deductions isn't greedy

Deductions pass taxable income to the next business in the chain, so you're paying exactly what you owe.

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Why using cash to avoid taxes will backfire

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Why using cash to avoid taxes will backfire

If you're hiding income with cash and get caught, expect a huge tax bill because you won't have records to prove business expenses.

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How home office deductions actually work

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How home office deductions actually work

You can only deduct the percentage of your home used for business, not your whole mortgage or utilities.

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Why I chose video marketing over templates

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Why I chose video marketing over templates

Real conversations build trust better than recycled content from template websites.

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How I found $25,000 in missing deductions on one return

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How I found $25,000 in missing deductions on one return

A review of a construction business tax return revealed missing rent, advertising, and tool expenses that saved $12,000.

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Want to collaborate? Invite me on your show

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Want to collaborate? Invite me on your show

If you stitch my videos, consider inviting me on live instead so we can teach your followers together.

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