Wed May 08 2024, by Tyler Gardner

Business IncomeTax DeductionsSmall BusinessFinancial EducationExpenses Management

Understanding Business Deductions: The Small Business Dilemma

Tyler?

Yep.

Looks like you made $50,000 this year from your small business.

Yep.

So you owe us.

Nothing.

$5,000 was a car lease.

$6,000 travel expenses.

$7,000 continuing education.

$3,000 for computers.

$4,000 spent on advertising.

$5,000 on tax guidance.

We spent $20,000 on payroll.

So I owe you nothing.

But you also made nothing.

But you don't get any of my money.

You didn't get your money.

Huh.

So... lose-lose?

Let's call this one a draw.

Maybe next time don't take deductions just for the sake of taking deductions.

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