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...]
How to Deduct Medicare as a Business Expense?
If you operate as a proprietorship, a partnership, an S corporation, or a C corporation, you’re undoubtedly aware of an unpleasant fact… Premiums for Medicare health insurance can add up to a lot of money. This is especially true if you earn a high income, you’re married, and both you and your spouse are paying premiums. But hang on for a second. If you know how to play … [Read more...]
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...]
Is a Triple Net Lease to a C Corporation Qualified Business Income?
Consider this scenario… You operate your professional practice as a C corporationYour spouse rents your office to your C corporation on a triple net lease The important question you need to consider is, does your spouse qualify for the Section 199A deduction on the rental income? If this scenario applies to your situation and you’re looking for answers to the Section … [Read more...]
Employee Recreation and Parties Survive TCJA Tax Reform
Here’s some good news about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)… The TCJA has retained the 100-percent tax deduction for qualified employee parties and qualified employee entertainment facilities. Interestingly, if you provide a meal for your employees during a training program, you can deduct only 50-percent of the cost. But if you know the rules, you can take your … [Read more...]