A home-office deduction can be extremely valuable, but many taxpayers worry that the deduction will initiate an IRS audit. That’s a pity. You see, if you handle things correctly, you’re entitled to the deduction and should take full advantage of it and put your worries aside. In fact, new rules on the home-office deduction let you create a “principal office” right in your … [Read more...]
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TCJA One Way to Deduct Personal Vehicle Used for Corporate Business
Do you operate your business as a corporation? Do you own your business car personally? If both answers are “yes,” be aware that thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employee business expenses are not deductible for tax years 2018 through 2025. This means you can’t claim vehicle deductions as employee business expenses. So, are you out of luck? No. If you want … [Read more...]
Section 179 Deduction: When Your Vehicle Lease Is Not a Lease
Meet taxpayer Arthur E. Boyce. On a day not too long ago he bought a new truck from Dan Wiebold Ford Inc. Then he claimed a $28,749 Section 179 deduction for the cost of the vehicle. “Deduction denied!” ruled the IRS. It claimed that Boyce leased the truck from the dealer. Boyce took the case to court and lost. “Sorry” said the court, “but no $28,749 deduction for … [Read more...]
2018 last-minute vehicle purchases to save on taxes
Do you need a replacement business car, SUV, van, or pickup truck? Then hurry to your dealership and buy now! No. I’m not a car dealer trying to make a sale. I’m an accountant trying to get you a big tax deduction for 2018! Here’s the story… Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you can now write off the cost of a vehicle-purchase faster than ever before, including, in … [Read more...]
2018 last-minute year-end tax deductions for existing vehicles
December 31 is right around the corner. Which means now is the time to take advantage of vehicle deductions. I’m talking about extremely valuable deductions you may be able to take on your currently-driven business cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans. But time is running out and you need to act before the end of the year. That’s why I urge you to take a minute right now and read … [Read more...]