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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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Want The Real Tax Guy on your podcast? DM us

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Want The Real Tax Guy on your podcast? DM us

The Real Tax Guy is open to podcast collaborations—just send a direct message to get in touch.

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You can't hide Venmo and Cash App from the IRS

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You can't hide Venmo and Cash App from the IRS

The IRS now tracks digital payment apps and issues 1099s, so separate personal from business transactions.

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The IRS doesn't care what brand of car you drive

Car brand doesn't trigger audits; the IRS only cares about value and business use.

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How to avoid getting flagged by the IRS

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How to avoid getting flagged by the IRS

Large sudden deductions or losses that don't match your income can trigger IRS attention.

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You get more deductions by telling the truth

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You get more deductions by telling the truth

Many business owners underreport legitimate deductions like phones, internet, meals, and mileage because no one taught them the rules.

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You can still deduct meals without every receipt

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You can still deduct meals without every receipt

The IRS uses a reasonableness standard, so estimate your typical spending honestly rather than stressing over every lost receipt.

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Why business owners buy private jets for the tax write-off

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Why business owners buy private jets for the tax write-off

The tax code allows 100% first-year depreciation on airplanes, making jets a legitimate business deduction.

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How I'm relaxing after tax season

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How I'm relaxing after tax season

After a busy tax season, sometimes you just need to book a cruise to decompress.

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Why cheap online tax software costs you thousands

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Why cheap online tax software costs you thousands

Online tax software won't tell you what deductions you're missing, and most business owners miss $3,000 to $5,000 in write-offs.

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Why putting kids on your board for trip deductions is fraud

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Why putting kids on your board for trip deductions is fraud

Adding children to your board just to write off family vacations is tax fraud the IRS will catch.

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How business owners can write off a vacation

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How business owners can write off a vacation

Attend a business conference to make travel deductible, including hotels before and after the event.

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Why expensive tax pros skip valid deductions

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Why expensive tax pros skip valid deductions

Some pricey preparers refuse legitimate meal and mileage deductions out of excess caution, costing you money.

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Why the Augusta rule might get you in trouble

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Why the Augusta rule might get you in trouble

The Augusta rule requires employees to physically be in your home, not just family members who are already there.

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