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If you are only claiming general business tax deductions, you are paying more than you should in taxes. Ask yourself if you have seen any of
following questions in a tax software program interview:
Q. Do you store business inventory in your house?
Hint: You may be able to claim hundreds or thousands of dollars in deductions.
Q. Did you start a pension plan for your employees?
Hint: You may be able to claim a tax credit for
next three years totaling $1,500.
Q. Do you have a home-based business and a second office?
Hint: You may be able to deduct your commuting expenses each day. Yes, commuting expenses.
Q. Do you have business meetings at your home?
Hint: Did you charge your business for
space?
Q. Should you claim
standard mileage rate for your auto or
actual costs?
Hint: The standard mileage rate may not
best option.
Q. Did you modify your business location to comply with
Americans with Disabilities Act?
Hint: You may be able to claim a tax credit AND tax deduction for tax savings of $20,000 or more.
Q. Did you refinance your home?
Hint: The points you paid on your original mortgage are fully deductible now, not over
length of
loan.
This represents only
tip of
iceberg of available credits and deductions available to you. Just one of these deductions could save you thousands of dollars in taxes. Yet, you are never going to see these questions raised in a tax software program interview. The tax code and regulations are simply too large to be incorporated into a usable software program.
Your business is unique. You face and overcome issues and problems that are unique to your size, financial situation and particular business needs. Don’t short change yourself by limiting your deductions by using tax software programs.

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