The Simplified Home Office Tax Deduction Explained

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The home office deduction is one of the most often misused tax deductions available, and it can get taxpayers in hot water with the IRS. It can be difficult to determine whether or not you can take the home office deduction at all, and taking it requires meticulous record-keeping. To ease this problem, the IRS … Read more

Best Way to File Taxes for the Self Employed

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It’s common knowledge that self employed people must pay income tax like everyone else, but sometimes it can be tricky to know what exactly qualifies as self-employment. The taxpaying community also seems well aware of self employment tax, as well, but again the specifics get a little hazy. Today we’re going to clear the air … Read more

Sole Proprietorship Taxes – Understanding the Schedule C Tax Form

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If you’re thinking about embracing entrepreneurship and striking out on your own, don’t let the prospect of business taxes make you reconsider. So long as you structure your business as a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC, dealing with the tax consequences is actually quite easy. The hardest part is keeping detailed records of your business … Read more