American taxpayer champion and enrolled agent Bonnie Lee shows how to minimize your taxable income; reduce tax liabilities; overcome tax-related obstacles such as required mileage logs and non-taxable income; maximize deductions and, in the end, add thousands back to your bottom line
Are you paying more taxes than you have to? The IRS is certainly not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every deduction you’re entitled to. As former IRS Commissioner Mark Everson admitted, “If you don’t claim it, you don’t get it. That’s money down the drain for millions of Americans.” This invaluable book, updated to reflect changes in tax law, not only lists the individual items that are deductible—from Internet domain name costs to theft losses—but also explains where to list them on your income tax form. “Tax law isn’t easy,” the author explains, “but this book is.” The twelfth edition will be completely updated to include new changes in tax law, a chapter on home-based businesses, and include a special “jump out” highlights in the A-to-Z listings for any deduction that has special rules for home-based businesses.
Reduce your taxes Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions—quickly, easily, and legally. Whether your business is just starting or well established, this book is indispensable to your financial success. It covers deductions for: start-up and operating expenses travel and meals home offices medical expenses equipment and inventory and more. Learn the rules for deducting: net operating losses, state income taxes with a pass-through entity, and cryptocurrency given to a charity. The book also has updated information on COVID-related tax credits and everything you need to know about the 20% pass-through deduction. Easy to read and full of real-world examples, Deduct It! will pay for itself many times over.
Award-Winner in the “Business: Personal Finance/Investing” category of the 2016 International Book Awards KEEP MORE OF YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY AT TAX TIME The tax code may be bloated, but that doesn’t mean your check to the IRS has to be. Let Deduct Everything! be your ultimate guide to lowering your annual tax bill. This comprehensive guide to legal deductions, credits and loopholes covers: • Rules of thumb for record-keeping and how to stay organized • Secrets to mortgage, tax and insurance deductions • Maximizing work-related expenses • Making the most of medical expense and health savings accounts • Strategies for utilizing deductions and credits for education • Bonus: Lots of tips on how to make more money—some of it tax-free
Are you paying more taxes than you have to? There are more than nineteen million home-based businesses in the United States—56 percent of all businesses—and they generate $102 billion in annual revenue. As far as the IRS is concerned, a home business is no different than any other business. But there is a difference: not only can you deduct the business expenses that every business is entitled to, you can turn personal, nondeductible expenses into tax-deductible business expenses—if you are careful to follow the rules. No tax software or accountant knows the details of your home-based business like you do, and the IRS is certainly not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take. This invaluable book not only lists the individual items that are deductible in your home-based business—from utilities to that part of the home where you work—but also explains where to list them on your income tax forms.
This publication provides general information on Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). The topics included are: What is an EIN Information by type of business entity When you need a new EIN How to apply for an EIN How to complete Form SS-4 Where to apply for an EIN How to avoid common problems"
Pay less to the IRS For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business’s financial success. Don’t miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim. Here, you’ll find out how to deduct: start-up costs home office expenses vehicles, meals, and travel expenses medical expenses, and retirement expenses. You’ll also learn how to keep accurate, thorough records in case the IRS ever comes calling. Easy to read and full of real-life examples, this book can help you take advantage of all the valuable deductions you are entitled to.
This A to Z guide to hundreds of legitimate tax write-offs is like found money for businesses. Here are deductions you never heard about. Deductions your accountant forgot to ask you about. Deductions your software program got wrong. Deductions the IRS chose not to list on their tax forms. The IRS is not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every deduction you're entitled to. It's up to you. The savings can be tremendous. Now in its 7th edition, 13th printing, this best selling guidebook is fully updated for the 2008 tax season.
The way to pay as little in taxes as possible is to take all the deductions that you can. This book shows you how that works and has more than 100 specific deductions, including commonly misunderstood deductions like home office, mileage, and travel. Perfect for the small (or even very very small) business owner who needs to know what's a valid deduction and what isn't. It's especially useful for businesses that provide services, such as massage therapists, yoga instructors, musicians, coaches, etc. If you'd rather let an accountant do it, the book also explains how to find an accountant that is a good fit for you and how to work with them most effectively. Keep as much of your business income as you can by taking all the deductions you're allowed. This book has been updated to represent tax changes through January 2018. It includes appendices with specific deductions for massage therapists, dog trainers, and horse trainers.
Are you paying more taxes than you have to? The IRS is not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every deduction you’re entitled to. It’s up to you. The savings can be tremendous. This invaluable book not only lists the individual items that are deductible but also explains where to list them on your income tax form. The fourteenth edition is completely updated to include new changes in tax law.
