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15 Tax Deductions Every Small Business Owner Should Know About

Twelix Team
15 Tax Deductions Every Small Business Owner Should Know About

Tax deductions reduce your taxable income, which directly lowers your tax bill. Many small business owners miss out on legitimate deductions simply because they do not know about them.

Home office deduction: If you use part of your home regularly and exclusively for business, you can deduct a portion of your rent, utilities, and insurance. The simplified method allows $5 per square foot up to 300 square feet.

Vehicle expenses: If you use your car for business, you can deduct either actual expenses or use the standard mileage rate. Keep a detailed log of business miles driven.

Professional services: Fees paid to accountants, lawyers, and consultants are fully deductible business expenses.

Software and subscriptions: Accounting software, project management tools, cloud storage, and other business subscriptions are deductible.

The key to maximizing deductions is accurate bookkeeping throughout the year. When every transaction is properly recorded and categorized, nothing falls through the cracks at tax time.

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