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Planning a summer business trip? Turn travel into tax deductions
June 17, 2025
Categories: Business Travel, tax deduction, Travel
If you or your employees are heading out of town for business this summer, it’s important to understand what travel expenses can be deducted under current tax law. To qualify, the travel must be necessary for your business and require an overnight stay within the United States. Note: Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employees can’t deduct their unreimbursed travel expenses on their own tax returns through 2025. That’s because unreimbursed employee business expenses are “miscellaneous
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How a business owner’s home office can result in tax deductions
March 19, 2025
Categories: expenses, Home Office, tax deduction, TCJA
As a business owner, you may be eligible to claim home office tax deductions that will reduce your taxable income. However, it’s crucial to understand the IRS rules to ensure compliance and avoid potential IRS audit risks. There are two methods for claiming this tax break: the actual expense method and the simplified method. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the tax break. Who qualifies? In general, you qualify for home office deductions if part of your home is used
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From flights to meals: A guide to business travel tax deductions
November 5, 2024
Categories: Deductions, expenses, tax deduction, Travel
As a business owner, you may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Understanding which travel expenses are tax deductible can significantly affect your bottom line. Properly managing travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize your tax savings. Your tax home Eligible taxpayers can deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses of business travel when away from their “tax homes.” Ordinary means common and accepted in the industry.