It’s also led to a lot of tax questions: Can I write off my rent or mortgage if I’m working from home? What about that ergonomically correct chair I just bought to save my back? We consulted Nathan Rigney, lead tax research analyst at H&R Block’s Tax Institute, to get to the ...
[00:00:04.88] TRACY BYRNES: So whether you're a full-blown entrepreneur or you just have a side gig and you drive an Uber car, you are going to get different forms in the mail this tax season, and you're going to have a whole slew of different tax write-offs that you need...
Read next:A legal guide to tax write-offs for businesses “Both of those conditions present challenges because the rules were written so long ago, probably not considering a pandemic — and not considering today’s remote working technology,” he ...
Working from home? You might qualify for the home office deduction. Here’s what you need to know: Requirements: You should use the space exclusively for business. If you occasionally do paperwork at the kitchen table, your kitchen does not qualify as a home office. You make it your main...
Home office deductions for freelancers There’s another critical deduction that you should know about. If you’re a freelancer, you probably work from home. This can entitle you to a “home office deduction.” How does this work? A specific area in your house has to be designated as your...
If you have to buy a smart new suit for your paralegal job or uniforms for your National Guard duties, it might seem these are obvious work expenses and valid tax deductions. Not necessarily, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Work clothes
There are several expenses you can write off if you’re paying taxes on your small business. Some common ones include work-related travel expenses, insurance payments, and donations to charity. Your business may be qualified for additional write-offs as well; consult a tax professional to learn...
The membership dues are not an allowed small business tax write-offs. However, the specific out-of-pockets expenses associated with qualifying meals (no entertainment) incurred at your country club are deductible. There are some other devils in the details, but this is the general gist. Don’...
Some examples of commontax write-offs for self-employedpeople include advertising expenses, business insurance, and office supplies for your business. You may also be able to claim a portion of your rent or mortgage payments for the area of your home used as a home office, as well as mileag...
If you do not work from home but instead rent a location—perhaps you pay for a spot in a co-working office—then you can write off your rent as a business expense. Rent is usually one of your biggest write-offs when it comes time to file and pay taxes. ...