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What Can I Deduct helps close the gap between the tax info small business owners get and the strategies big businesses use to minimize taxes and stay audit proof.
01/02/2026
If you didn’t do it yesterday, be sure you jot down your beginning odometer reading!
Federal law requires you to track mileage (even in company owned cars).
They want to see total miles driven and miles driven for business.
Also, the standard mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile for business if you use the mileage rate rather than actual mileage expenses.
12/28/2025
HSA “Last-Month Rule”: How to Fund the Full Amount
Just became HSA-eligible late in the year?
You may still be able to contribute the full amount.
Here’s the rule most people miss 👇
12/26/2025
HSA Contributions: You Have Until the Tax Filing Deadline
Missed funding your HSA this year?
You may still have time.
Here’s the rule 👇
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas!
12/24/2025
🧾 SALT Deduction Increase: Income Limits Still Apply (2025)
The SALT cap increased for 2025.
But not everyone qualifies for the full benefit.
Here’s the part people miss 👇
12/23/2025
The SALT (state and local tax) Deduction Cap Increased for 2025
Good news for itemizers.
The SALT deduction cap increased for 2025.
Here’s who actually benefits 👇
12/22/2025
Why Year-End Spending “Just for a Write-Off” Is a Bad Idea
Thinking about buying something just for the tax write-off?
That’s usually a mistake.
Here’s why 👇
12/21/2025
Solar Roofing Credit: What Ends 12/31/25
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Thinking about solar?
There’s a major tax credit — but it doesn’t last forever.
12/20/2025
New Charitable Contribution Rules Starting 2026 (OBBBA)
Big changes are coming to charitable deductions in 2026.
Some taxpayers will get more… and others will get less.
Here’s what you need to know 👇
12/19/2025
1099 Workers & the Overtime Deduction: When You Do and Do Not Qualify
1099 workers can use the overtime deduction…
—but only if you’re actually paid an overtime premium.
Here’s how to know if YOU qualify 👇
12/18/2025
Overtime Documentation: What W-2 Workers Must Keep to Claim the Deduction
The No Tax on Overtime deduction is only allowed if you can prove your overtime premium.
Here’s what the IRS expects you to keep.
Simple, clear, audit-proof 👇
12/17/2025
Federal vs State Overtime Rules: Your State May NOT Allow the Deduction
Federal overtime rules aren’t the same as your state’s.
And not every state allows the new overtime deduction.
Here’s what you need to know 👇