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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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Rachel Meginnes

Business Travel episode

GSA per diem rate lookup (US travel)

State Department per diem rate lookup (International travel)

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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

 

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 


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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

IRS Proof Your Business Deductions

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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:

Free 20 Minute Course on Filing your BOI Report for LLCs: www.sunlighttax.com/llc 

IRS Proof Your Business Deductions

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Business vs. Hobby & the IRS 9 Point Test for Profit Motive

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Business vs. Hobby & the IRS 9 Point Test for Profit Motive

Today, I’m talking about the tax laws related to distinguishing between a hobby and a legitimate business when you’re a creative professional. I’m also explaining the IRS's view of profit motive as the key factor and discussing how you can determine whether you have a business or hobby.


Join me in this episode to get some advice and tips on how you can prove profit motive and avoid being wrongly classified as a hobby by the IRS.

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Today, I’m talking about the tax laws related to distinguishing between a hobby and a legitimate business when you’re a creative professional. I’m also explaining the IRS's view of profit motive as the key factor and discussing how you can determine whether you have a business or hobby.


Join me in this episode to get some advice and tips on how you can prove profit motive and avoid being wrongly classified as a hobby by the IRS.

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why profit motive is so important 5:35

  • The IRS’s nine-factor test for determining if a creative hobby is a business 19:35

  • The hobby loss rule and how it’s applied 33:07

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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IRS audit technique guide: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5558.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/heres-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-hobby-and-a-business-for-tax-purposes

The Sunlight Podcast Episode 67: Your Business Already Started

An Audit Nightmare Turned Artist Victory: An Interview with Susan Crile

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New Rules for LLCs: Update

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New Rules for LLCs: Update

In today’s episode, I’m revisiting an important topic and giving you an update about the Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to identify owners of LLCs and prevent financial crimes.  

I’m providing an update on information about the requirements of filing a Beneficial Ownership Information report, including the deadlines and penalties and how you can file.  

Join me in this episode to get all the timely information about this act and learn how you can get step-by-step video directions on filing for your LLC! 

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In today’s episode, I’m revisiting an important topic and giving you an update about the Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to identify owners of LLCs and prevent financial crimes. 

 

I’m providing an update on information about the requirements of filing a Beneficial Ownership Information report, including the deadlines and penalties and how you can file. 

 

Join me in this episode to get all the timely information about this act and learn how you can get step-by-step video directions on filing for your LLC! 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why you should be aware of scams when it comes to filing 6:00

  • Why the Corporate Transparency Act was passed and why it’s important 9:05

  • The deadlines for filing and the penalties 14:48

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

 Free 20 Minute Course on Filing your BOI Report for LLCs: www.sunlighttax.com/llc

IRS Proof Your Business Deductions

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