This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m diving into tax deductions for freelancers and small business owners. I’ll walk through the IRS rules you need to understand, plus how setting up simple automated systems can help you capture more legitimate deductions, save time, and take some of the stress out of tax season.

Also mentioned in today’s episode:

00:10 Introduction to Business Deductions and IRS Rules

02:04 The Importance of Documentation and Automation

03:54 How to Track and Deduct Business Travel Expenses

06:07 Understanding Mixed Use Items and Partial Deductions

08:00 Examples of Deductible Expenses and Personal Travel

10:12 Resources for Learning and Setting Up Deduction Systems

12:13 The Benefits of Proper Deduction Planning

13:57 Details of the Sunlight Tax Intensive Program

14:52 Encouragement and Final Tips for Business Owners

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