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The Tax Grind |
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by: Levi
Skinner |
As an owner of a home
based business, a person is also responsible for keeping track of
everything they will need for filing their taxes. This is an aspect
of the home based business opportunity which confuses many people,
but one that is very important to understand and utilize.
Nobody wants to accidentally file something incorrectly or
incompletely and risk being charged with tax fraud.
It is
important to save everything related to your homebiz. There are a
large number of items and services which are tax deductible when you
own a home business. Part of your electric bill, rent or mortgage,
and phone bill may be deductible since they are used for your
business.
Part of your car payment and gas bill can also be
deducted. You will want to keep track of all the mileage you put on
your car, and keep your receipts when you fuel up. Keep track of
which miles were for personal use (i.e. the grocery store or driving
to work) and which were specifically used for your business. It is
also, obviously, very important to keep track of your expenses and
income related to your home based business. Keep all receipts from
purchases that have anything to do with your work from home
business. For example, when you buy ink and paper for your printer
to print off advertisements, it is deductible. Business lunches can
be partially deductible.
The cost of hardware and software
relevant to your homebiz can be deductible.
However, keeping
track of your income is equally important, if not more so. You need
to be able to correctly report your earnings for the year to ensure
you are paying the correct amount of taxes on your income.
Keep careful records and all original receipts of all sales
you make.
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