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October 23, 2020   |   Employee deductions, Legislative Update, Tax Forms, Tax Planning-Business, Tax Resources...
COVID Reveals a BROKEN “Tax Cookie Jar” for At Home Employees

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A question received:  I’ve worked from home since March 2020 because of COVID.  Can I claim my home office expenses on my 2020 taxes? The tax year and the employment status (employee vs sub contractor or self employed) matters. For 2020 tax year, there may be a home office tax deduction for: 1. Subcontractor (No … COVID Reveals a BROKEN “Tax Cookie Jar” for At Home Employees

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September 5, 2019   |   Employee deductions, Form 1040, IRS, meals, Tax Planning-Business...
Can I Claim Meal & Travel Expenses for 2019 Tax year?

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Are you one of the “lucky” people that can still deduct Meal and Travel Expenses on their tax return? . . . First a few questions:  Is the travel and meal expense related to your job as an employee (taxes taken out of paycheck)?  Is the travel expense (e.g. hotel) incurred in the same city … Can I Claim Meal & Travel Expenses for 2019 Tax year?

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