American taxpayer champion and enrolled agent Bonnie Lee shows how to minimize your taxable income; reduce tax liabilities; overcome tax-related obstacles such as required mileage logs and non-taxable income; maximize deductions and, in the end, add thousands back to your bottom line

Taxpayer champion and enrolled agent Bonnie Lee puts the IRS under the microscope and uncovers proven methods, and surprisingly simple strategies to minimize your taxable income, maximize deductions, and, ultimately—add thousands back to your business’ bottom line! Do you owe an insurmountable sum to the IRS? Pay pennies on the dollar. Secret formula the IRS uses to determine an acceptable offer is revealed—Page 246 Save tax dollars simply by reorganizing your workspace—Page 17 Stuff tax dollars back into your pocket by fixing errors on your balance sheet—Page 50 Eat tax-free! Some meal expenses are 100 % deductible. Find out what qualifies—Page 56 Got a great hobby you’re turning into a bona fide business? Deduct the losses by following these guidelines—Page 99 Is your home office a red flag?—Page 107 You inherited Grandma’s house. Do you have to pay taxes on it?—Page 121 Can you write off your clothing?—Page 133 Under IRS audit? Learn “audit speak” to deal effectively with the IRS—Page 215

Pay less to the IRS For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business’s financial success. Don’t miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim. Here, you’ll find out how to deduct: start-up costs home office expenses vehicles and travel expenses entertainment and meals medical expenses under Obamacare, and retirement expenses. You’ll also learn how to keep accurate, thorough records in case the IRS ever comes calling. Easy to read and full of real-life examples, this book can help you take advantage of all the valuable deductions you are entitled to. Includes the top home business deductions--the most valuable ones and how to claim them. All the information in the book remains up-to-date for the 2017 tax year. The changes brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act all take effect in 2018, except for an increase in bonus depreciation which took effect September 27, 2017. Anyone who purchases the book has access to an update page on the Nolo website specific to this book which explains the 2017 bonus depreciation change and summarizes how the new tax law affects small business owners’ taxes for 2018 and later. A new edition of the book, completely updated for the new tax law, will be published August 1, 2018.

Award-Winner in the “Business: Personal Finance/Investing” category of the 2016 International Book Awards KEEP MORE OF YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY AT TAX TIME The tax code may be bloated, but that doesn’t mean your check to the IRS has to be. Let Deduct Everything! be your ultimate guide to lowering your annual tax bill. This comprehensive guide to legal deductions, credits and loopholes covers: • Rules of thumb for record-keeping and how to stay organized • Secrets to mortgage, tax and insurance deductions • Maximizing work-related expenses • Making the most of medical expense and health savings accounts • Strategies for utilizing deductions and credits for education • Bonus: Lots of tips on how to make more money—some of it tax-free

Reduce your taxes Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions—quickly, easily, and legally. Whether your business is just starting or well established, this book is indispensable to your financial success. It covers deductions for: start-up and operating expenses travel and meals home offices medical expenses equipment and inventory and more. Learn the rules for deducting: net operating losses, state income taxes with a pass-through entity, and cryptocurrency given to a charity. The book also has updated information on COVID-related tax credits and everything you need to know about the 20% pass-through deduction. Easy to read and full of real-world examples, Deduct It! will pay for itself many times over.

Are you paying more taxes than you have to? There are more than nineteen million home-based businesses in the United States—56 percent of all businesses—and they generate $102 billion in annual revenue. As far as the IRS is concerned, a home business is no different than any other business. But there is a difference: not only can you deduct the business expenses that every business is entitled to, you can turn personal, nondeductible expenses into tax-deductible business expenses—if you are careful to follow the rules. No tax software or accountant knows the details of your home-based business like you do, and the IRS is certainly not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take. This invaluable book not only lists the individual items that are deductible in your home-based business—from utilities to that part of the home where you work—but also explains where to list them on your income tax forms.

This A to Z guide to hundreds of legitimate tax write-offs is like found money for businesses. Here are deductions you never heard about. Deductions your accountant forgot to ask you about. Deductions your software program got wrong. Deductions the IRS chose not to list on their tax forms. The IRS is not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every deduction you're entitled to. It's up to you. The savings can be tremendous. Now in its 7th edition, 13th printing, this best selling guidebook is fully updated for the 2008 tax season.

The way to pay as little in taxes as possible is to take all the deductions that you can. This book shows you how that works and has more than 100 specific deductions, including commonly misunderstood deductions like home office, mileage, and travel. Perfect for the small (or even very very small) business owner who needs to know what's a valid deduction and what isn't. It's especially useful for businesses that provide services, such as massage therapists, yoga instructors, musicians, coaches, etc. If you'd rather let an accountant do it, the book also explains how to find an accountant that is a good fit for you and how to work with them most effectively. Keep as much of your business income as you can by taking all the deductions you're allowed. This book has been updated to represent tax changes through January 2018. It includes appendices with specific deductions for massage therapists, dog trainers, and horse trainers.

Fully updated for the 2003 tax season, this year-round illustrated reference is aimed at independent professionals and contractors, freelancers, and home and Internet businesses. The hundreds of tax breaks listed are not loopholes but legitimate business deductions that accountants forget to ask their clients about or that the IRS chooses not to mention on its tax forms.

A tax deduction guide just for professionals Keep your taxes under control! Architects, lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, doctors, and other licensed professionals are subject to special tax rules. With this book, learn how to pay less to the IRS at tax time by taking advantage of valuable tax deductions you are entitled to take. Find out how to deduct: start-up expenses medical expenses under Obamacare retirement plan contributions continuing education costs vehicles, meals, and travel, and home office expenses. Tax Deductions for Professionals will also help you choose the best legal structure, with detailed information on limited liability companies, partnerships, and professional corporations. The 13th edition is completely updated with the latest tax laws and numbers. All the information in the book remains up-to-date for the 2017 tax year. The changes brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act all take effect in 2018, except for an increase in bonus depreciation which took effect September 27, 2017. Anyone who purchases the book has access to an update page on the Nolo website specific to this book which explains the 2017 bonus depreciation change and summarizes how the new tax law affects small business owners’ taxes for 2018 and later. A new edition of the book, completely updated for the new tax law, will be published August 1, 2018.