Using the Simplified Home Office Deduction

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people with home-based businesses completing their 2015 federal income tax returns that they can use the simplified home office deduction when claiming a deduction for business use of a home. In tax year 2013, the most recent year for which figures are available, more than 3.4 million taxpayers claimed […]

Taking the Home Office Deduction for 2014

Home Office Deduction

If you use your home for business, you may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. If you qualify, you can claim the deduction whether you rent or own your home. If you qualify for the deduction you may use either the simplified method or the regular method to claim […]

Tax Tips for the Self Employed

So you’ve waded out into the waters of self-employment. You’re staring down uncertainty and taking a chance on yourself. Congratulations! Self-employment won’t always be easy, but your hard work and perseverance will pay off. Besides, if it were easy, everyone would do it, right? In an attempt to lighten your load and ease your burden, […]