Sure. You can attend a convention, seminar, or meeting at a hotel somewhere. But wouldn’t it be a lot more fun for these events to take place on a cruise ship or at an exotic location? Well, you can, you know, but you really have to understand the IRS rules which can be tricky. Luckily, we know them all and we’ll show you how to come out a winner when you read my new … [Read more...]
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The IRS Audit Is Wrong on First and Last Stop Rule
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...]
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...]
Deduct the Costs of Sponsoring Sports Teams
Do you sponsor a sports team, or have you thought about sponsoring one? This kind of sponsorship can be great PR for your company and position you as a community-minded citizen. But what are the tax implications of becoming a team sponsor? What are the relevant questions you’ll need to ask yourself? For example, can you deduct your sponsorship of a sports team, even one … [Read more...]
Tax planning for a winter in Florida, a summer in Massachusetts
Want to trade the cold winters up north for the warmth of your tax-deductible sunny Florida home? And in the summer, wouldn’t it be great to move back again to your cooler Massachusetts personal residence? You can do it and deduct your trips between the two locations if you know the tax law. We’ll explain three tax-planning basics that apply to these travels, whether … [Read more...]