Home business tax deductions : keep what you earn

Completely updated for 2014 returns !

For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business's financial success. Don't miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim.

Here, you'll find out how to deduct:
start-up costs
home office expenses (using new IRS rules)
operating costs
vehicles and travel expenses
entertainment and meals
business losses
medical and retirement expenses

Includes detailed information on the new health care law (Obamacare) and how it affects small business owners, including the health insurance mandate for individuals and businesses with employees, credits and deductions under the new law, IRS penalties for noncompliance, and Obamacare's impact on HRAs (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) and HSAs (Health Savings Accounts).

You'll also learn how to keep accurate, thorough records in case the IRS ever comes calling. Easy to read and full of real-life examples, this book can help you take advantage of all the valuable deductions you are entitled to.

Some tax basics -- Is your home business really a business? -- Getting your business up and running -- Home business operating expenses -- Deducting long-term assets -- The home office deduction -- Eating out and going out: deducting meal and entertainment expenses -- Getting around town: car and local travel expenses -- Leaving town: business travel -- Inventory -- Hiring help: employees and independent contractors -- What if you get sick? Deducting medical expenses -- Deductions that can help you retire -- More home business deductions -- Record keeping and accounting -- Husband and wife home businesses -- Staying out of trouble with the IRS -- Help beyond this book.