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How to Deduct Business Meals When You're Self-Employed
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How to Deduct Business Meals When You're Self-Employed
In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can deduct business meals on your taxes as a self-employed individual including what you need for your tax documentation and what’s allowable for deduction.
Join me to learn the rules and guidelines for deducting business meals, the per diem meals allowance for business travel and the benefits business meals for entrepreneurs.
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can deduct business meals on your taxes as a self-employed individual including what you need for your tax documentation and what’s allowable for deduction.
Join me to learn the rules and guidelines for deducting business meals, the per diem meals allowance for business travel and the benefits business meals for entrepreneurs.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Client meals vs. travel meals 4:05
Why you need to keep your receipts and documentation 6:35
Keeping a calendar for your business meals and tax documentation 9:10
How much you can deduct for your business meals 11:50
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GSA per diem rate lookup (US travel)
State Department per diem rate lookup (International travel)
How to Deduct Business Travel
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How to Deduct Business Travel
Today, I’m talking about an important topic for entrepreneurs: business travel and deducting business travel on your taxes. I’m highlighting the importance of understanding the rules for deducting transportation costs, accommodations, and meals, and sharing how you can properly document your travel so you can avoid getting audited by the IRS.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can distinguish between what’s deductible and what’s non-deductible when it comes to business travel expenses.
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Today, I’m talking about an important topic for entrepreneurs: business travel and deducting business travel on your taxes. I’m highlighting the importance of understanding the rules for deducting transportation costs, accommodations, and meals, and sharing how you can properly document your travel so you can avoid getting audited by the IRS.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can distinguish between what’s deductible and what’s non-deductible when it comes to business travel expenses.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Mixing personal elements with business travel and how to deduct properly 8:05
The 4 qualifications for deducting foreign travel costs 17:40
Deducting travel costs for inspiration without getting audited 27:15
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Right Back to It, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman
Free 20 Minute Course on Filing your BOI Report for LLCs: www.sunlighttax.com/llc
Startup Expenses: A Perk for Your New Business
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Startup Expenses: A Perk for Your New Business
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of startup expenses, the deductions available for new businesses and some of the benefits the tax code provides to new businesses. I give examples of qualifying startup expenses and sharing some information on when you can deduct these expenses on your taxes.
Listen to this episode to get helpful guidance on taking advantage of tax deductions available in the early stages of a new business.
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In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of startup expenses, the deductions available for new businesses and some of the benefits the tax code provides to new businesses. I give examples of qualifying startup expenses and sharing some information on when you can deduct these expenses on your taxes.
Listen to this episode to get helpful guidance on taking advantage of tax deductions available in the early stages of a new business.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
What are startup expenses 8:00
What’s included in the startup expenses according to the IRS 10:05
When can you deduct your expenses on your taxes 12:30
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More Sunlight episodes to help you start your business:
Episode 20: Pricing and Business Lessons
Episode 44: S Corp Mistakes That will Cost You Thousands
Episode 50: The One Thing You Must Do in Your Business
Episode 67: Your Business Already Started
Episode 68: The Right Step at the Right Time
Free 20 Minute Course on Filing your BOI Report for LLCs: www.sunlighttax.com/llc
How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
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How Taxes Can Unlock Your Financial Health
Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
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Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and set yourself up for retirement. I’m diving into the importance of getting organized with systems to track tax documents, receipts, and bookkeeping so you can prevent stress and surprises during tax season.
Join me in this episode as I outline the steps you need to take to improve your financial security as a creative entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why tax time is a key time to assess your financial situation 2:42
Why being organized with your finances is so important 7:24
High-level steps you can take to prevent stress and surprises at tax time 12:35
How you can easily calculate profit as a self-employed person 14:40
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The De-Stress Your Taxes Checklist Episode
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Insider Deduction Tips
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Insider Deduction Tips
Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions. I talk about key categories for deductions like advertising and supplies and why it’s so important to keep proper documentation when it comes to deductions on your taxes.
Join me this week, to get some strategic guidance on maximizing your deductions and avoiding audits by putting expenses in their appropriate categories.
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Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions. I talk about key categories for deductions like advertising and supplies and why it’s so important to keep proper documentation when it comes to deductions on your taxes.
Join me this week, to get some strategic guidance on maximizing your deductions and avoiding audits by putting expenses in their appropriate categories.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Advertising and why website hosting fee’s go there 3:00
2 common categories where tax preparers may dump expenses without proper documentation 5:20
How to avoid an audit when it comes to listing your deductions 12:40
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