If I work in two different states, what kind of tax deductions can I take (e.g. hotel, travel, meals, etc)?

March 29th, 2010

My current schedule is a 7 day on/off schedule. I work in CA full time and on my "off" week work in another state part time.
Also, I work for two different companies.

Essentially, I am looking for significant yet sensible approaches/areas for business tax deductions.?

March 29th, 2010

Tax deductions generally come when earnings are reinvested, back into the businesses. Based on projections, the year should end in a 225K to 275K net profit (this incorporates costs + a maximum IRA). W/ tax-code section-179 in play, a business can deduct ~100K w/in a single tax/yr rather than via the typically longer, multi-year depreciation process. New equipment purchases should absorb ~ 100K; this in turn will allow the business to act on the benefits of section-179. Efficiently utilizing the remaining ~200K is the challenge. Developing & exercising viable & legitimate investment/deduction opportunities is in a sense the goal. Most ideally, I had hoped that the additional funds could serve as a business investment in the form of a business property down-payment (i.e., for a new corporate office). A balloon down payment, to my understanding, however, can not be, as in section-179, taken as a deduction entirely w/in the same year. I am requesting feedback on the topic, and I hope that those with stronger backgrounds/experience will shed light on my self and the group. Clever (above-board) strategies that promote tax deductions are certainly welcome.

Essentially, I am looking for significant yet sensible approaches/areas for business tax deductions.?

March 29th, 2010

Tax deductions generally come when earnings are reinvested, back into the businesses. Based on projections, the year should end in a 225K to 275K net profit (this incorporates costs + a maximum IRA). W/ tax-code section-179 in play, a business can deduct ~100K w/in a single tax/yr rather than via the typically longer, multi-year depreciation process. New equipment purchases should absorb ~ 100K; this in turn will allow the business to act on the benefits of section-179. Efficiently utilizing the remaining ~200K is the challenge. Developing & exercising viable & legitimate investment/deduction opportunities is in a sense the goal. Most ideally, I had hoped that the additional funds could serve as a business investment in the form of a business property down-payment (i.e., for a new corporate office). A balloon down payment, to my understanding, however, can not be, as in section-179, taken as a deduction entirely w/in the same year. I am requesting feedback on the topic, and I hope that those with stronger backgrounds/experience will shed light on my self and the group. Clever (above-board) strategies that promote tax deductions are certainly welcome.

How does the tax deduction work for state and county transfer taxes?

March 29th, 2010

My wife and I are buying a new house in MD where the state and county transfer taxes will be about 00. We are going to close in December this year, but will probably take a standard deduction. Can we deduct the property transfer tax even though we are going to take the standard deduction this year? Are transfer taxes deductions or credits?

For tax deductions, what is considered "documentation"?

March 29th, 2010

For all my medical expenses, I don’t have the original receipts, but I have my credit card statements which show the total amount I paid to doctors and medical facilities.

When claiming deductions on my tax return, am I allowed to use credit card interest payments?

March 28th, 2010

I’ve heard that you can, that you can’t, and that you used to be able to but now you can’t, so any definitive help would be greatlty appreciated

Business trips and tax deductions?

March 28th, 2010

If I take a business trip to an establishment to check out the competition and how they "do things" (i.e. a bed and breakfast in another state), would I be able to deduct the travel expenses and meals completely, or will I only be able to deduct 50%?

Tax Deductions website?

March 28th, 2010

Anyone know any good sites that list everything that can be used on your taxes as a Tax Deductions? Like work clothes, work boots, gas, food, etc. Thanks…
Wel, I need Tax Write-Offs, that’s the same as tax deductions? right?

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tax deductions?

March 28th, 2010

My sister’s daughter is in college. After she is done (4 years), she will most likely manage my sister’s restaurant. Can my sister have a write-off as a business incurred education/learning expense?