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As a small business owner, you typically need to spend money to make money. The upside? You can deduct qualifying business expenses on your taxes to lower your overall tax liability. But how do ...

Navigating tax season can be a rollercoaster, especially if you're self-employed or have a side gig. Determining what work expenses count as tax deductions can help you get a refund or lower your tax ...

Starting and running a small business is expensive. There are many different costs that go into operating a business, but many can be tax write-offs. For an expense to be deductible, the cost must be ...

Have you ever wondered why gas, cigarettes or alcohol cost so much? The answer often comes down to an excise tax — a special ...

Joseph, Director at Wise Business Plans, has overseen 15K written business plans, raising over $1Bn in funding in more than 400 industries. As you create your financial projections for your business ...

It was indeed possible to claim tax deductions in certain scenarios, such as medical costs for licensed service animals, performance animals, donations to qualifying nonprofits that support animal ...