Can you successfully claim a business deduction for that breakfast meeting at a hotel? Or dinner at a night club? Or a meeting at a vacation resort? Or a round of golf at your club?
The answers to these and related questions can be extremely tricky. Which is why you should check out my new article right now. It explains the crucial difference between “business” and “non-business settings” that is so important to the IRS… and can mean money in your pocket.
So… before you reserve that table at Chez Pierre, or schedule a squash game at the club, be sure to read my latest article titled Tax Tips: Know Two Major Rules for Tax-Deductible Business Entertainment.
Three ways our fact-filled article can help you:
- We’ll explain what a valid “business setting” is. Sorry, but according to the IRS, a “quiet business meal” is not deductible. (I guess they want you to make noise!) Anyway, we’ll give you examples of three settings that Uncle Sam believes are conducive to business discussions (and deductions) when you read the full article.
- You’ll learn the dangers of “non-business settings.” A non-business setting is a location where the IRS doubts you’re engaging in an active business discussion. We’ll give you specific examples and explain the important concept of “directly related entertainment” when you read the full article.
- We’ll tell you how to create an audit-proof tax diary. The IRS loves well-kept records and we’ll tell you just what they’re looking for and what information you need to jot down. It’s really easy to do as you’ll discover when you read the full article.