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What happens if you don't file when you owe taxes

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What happens if you don't file when you owe taxes

If you owe taxes and don't file, a tax professional can help you figure out the damage for free.

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How buying equipment saved one client $60k in taxes

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How buying equipment saved one client $60k in taxes

A client with $375k profit bought equipment before year-end and saved nearly $60,000 by following depreciation rules.

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How business owners write off vacations as conferences

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How business owners write off vacations as conferences

Business travel to conferences with learning activities can be deductible, including hotels and upgraded rooms.

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You don't need a mileage log for the IRS

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You don't need a mileage log for the IRS

The IRS wants to know where you drive and how often, not a daily written log.

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We're planning a cruise for clients and followers

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We're planning a cruise for clients and followers

Announcement about an upcoming cruise trip with a link to sign up for updates.

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Why most business owners miss deductions

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Why most business owners miss deductions

Many business owners overlook deductions and overpay taxes; a consultation can help identify what you're missing.

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Three ways small business owners can prepare for 2024 taxes

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Three ways small business owners can prepare for 2024 taxes

Get receipts organized, wait for tax documents, and track business expenses paid from personal accounts.

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Business deductions don't cheat the government

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Business deductions don't cheat the government

When you deduct a business expense, the money goes to someone else who pays tax on it as income.

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S corp vs schedule C saved this client $60,000

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S corp vs schedule C saved this client $60,000

High-income business owner with low overhead saved $60k in self-employment tax by using an S corp instead of schedule C.

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Home office deductions don't include your whole mortgage

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Home office deductions don't include your whole mortgage

You can only deduct the percentage of home expenses for the space you use, not your entire mortgage or utilities.

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Why self-employment changes your tax situation

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Why self-employment changes your tax situation

W-2 employees pay tax on everything, but self-employed people deduct meals, mileage, and home office before calculating taxes.

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Three business deductions most people miss

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Three business deductions most people miss

Meals, mileage, and phone or internet are commonly forgotten because people pay with personal accounts or are scared to claim them.

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Business meal deductions are legal to take

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Business meal deductions are legal to take

The IRS can't track where you ate; a business meal is a legitimate deductible expense.

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Deductions Airbnb owners miss because no one checks

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Deductions Airbnb owners miss because no one checks

Most tax preparers just plug in what you give them without checking for mileage, internet, phone, or cleaning costs.

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What would Santa's tax return look like

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What would Santa's tax return look like

A fun breakdown of Santa's potential deductions from elf payroll to sleigh mileage to reindeer expenses.

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Why people are afraid to claim mileage deductions

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Why people are afraid to claim mileage deductions

You can deduct business miles, but not your commute from home to your first stop or back home at night.

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How business trips to resorts can be tax deductible

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How business trips to resorts can be tax deductible

Travel for conferences, retreats, or client meetings can be deductible if the primary purpose is business.

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When to switch from LLC to S corp

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When to switch from LLC to S corp

There's no magic income number; consider S corp status when you have significant profit to reduce self-employment tax.

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Realtor got $22k back after fixing missed deductions

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Realtor got $22k back after fixing missed deductions

A real estate agent's mileage and meals were barely claimed, so we amended three years and recovered $22,000.

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How a side business can lower your overall taxes

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How a side business can lower your overall taxes

Business expenses like meals, travel, and mileage come out tax-free, reducing your taxable profit even if total income rises.

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Why rich people seem to pay less in taxes

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Why rich people seem to pay less in taxes

Business owners use perks, dividends, and loans against stock to lower personal taxable income legally.

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Airbnb deductions most owners forget to claim

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Airbnb deductions most owners forget to claim

Many Airbnb owners miss mileage, internet, phone, and cleaning costs because no one reviews their expenses.

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Why a bouncy castle can be a business deduction

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Why a bouncy castle can be a business deduction

Expenses that bring customers in, like a bouncy castle at an open house, count as business deductions.

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Use one bank account for your business expenses

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Use one bank account for your business expenses

Track all business spending through one account so you don't miss deductions at tax time.

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