Despite what you may think, IRS examiners are only human. This means they can (and often do!) make mistakes. In this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter we’ll take a look at a case where the IRS examiner mistakenly applied the “first and last stop” business-commuting rule. Yes. The IRS blew it, but the taxpayer’s CPA saved the day by tapping into the Bradford Tax … [Read more...]
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Can the IRS Require Odometer Readings with the Mileage Rate?
When it comes to calculating a deduction for the business miles you drive, Uncle Sam gives you two choices. You can use… 1. The IRS standard mileage method or 2. The actual vehicle expense method In this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter we’ll explain everything you need to know if you’re using the IRS mileage method. Don’t miss this important information. We … [Read more...]
Get Bonus Depreciation on Purchase of Leased Vehicle
Sure, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has hurt small business owners in several ways. But the TCJA has also provided some significant tax savings, one of which we want to highlight now. The good news is that tax reform has added two new provisions that now allow you to claim bonus depreciation on the purchase of a vehicle you’re leasing. Want to learn how to take … [Read more...]
Tax Deduction for Classic/Antique Cars Used in Business
Do you have a classic or antique car that you use for business? If you do, can you deduct it the same way you would deduct any car you use in business? The short answer is “yes,” but you must meet two criteria imposed by the courts: The car must be of a type that’s subject to “wear and tear, decay, decline, or exhaustion”The car must be used in your trade or … [Read more...]
When the 2nd Office in Your Home Is Your Principal Place of Business
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...]