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How to Slash Your Taxes – Quickly, Easily, Legally

Here’s a friendly reminder that there’s still time to sign up for my new Small Business Tax Deduction Coaching Program. Enrollment ends on Monday, August 29. For details on the program, including dates and pricing, click here: Tax Coaching Program … Continue reading

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FAQ About New Tax Coaching Program

Based on the number of emails I’m getting about my new Small Business Tax Deduction Coaching Program, many folks are quite interested. This is good! I love helping people pay less tax, especially the hardest working people in America – … Continue reading

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How To Write Off Your Vacation

I’ve spent about 7 hours during the past week answering your questions about my new Tax Deduction Coaching Program. Many folks are asking, “When is the coaching program going to start?” Answer: In early September, right after Labor Day. Parents … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Deductions – How To Deduct Your Vacation

It is perfectly legal to deduct your next vacation. Here’s how to do it. To qualify for this deduction, you must meet the following two criteria: 1. You are self-employed or own a small business; 2. On your next trip, … Continue reading

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Top Ten Small Business Tax Deductions

Many thanks to all of you who sent me a response to my Wednesday email. In case you missed it, it was entitled “I need your help”.  This email told you about a new tax deduction coaching program that I’m … Continue reading

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Small Business Tax Deductions: How to Deduct All Your Medical Expenses

Looking for a legal way to deduct all our medical expenses on your small business income tax return? Read on. The tax rules make it very difficult, if not impossible, to do so on your personal income tax return. First, … Continue reading

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How to Get Organized, Audit-Proof Your Return and Save Thousands

In last week’s post, I informed you that the IRS has increased the vehicle mileage rate to 55.5 cents/per mile (effective July 1, 2011).  Yee Haa! https://www.selfemployedtaxdeductionstoday.com/irs-mileage-rate-increase-save-money/ And I also reminded you that the best way to audit-proof your vehicle … Continue reading

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5 Easy Steps to a $5,550 IRS Mileage Rate Deduction

One of the most overlooked small business tax deductions is sitting in your driveway. If you’re not taking a deduction for the business use of your vehicle, you’re overpaying your taxes by hundreds if not thousands of dollars every year. … Continue reading

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4 Great Reasons to Incorporate Your Sole Proprietorship

Are you a sole proprietor who’s been thinking about forming a corporation? Here are four great reasons to do so. 1. Liability protection. When you operate your business as a sole proprietorship, your personal assets are at risk. Should something … Continue reading

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How the IRS Mileage Rate Increase Will Save You Money

Here’s some good news from the IRS. Effective July 1, 2011 the mileage rate for business miles has increased from 51 cents per mile to 55.5 cents per mile. The IRS sets the mileage rate on January 1 of each … Continue reading

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