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Year in Review: 2024

Ever wonder what your mileage savings can buy? We compiled all of our drivers' savings in 2024 to see what they're worth in the material world.

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Uber Car Requirements | Driver Qualifications & Rules

Learn the 2025 Uber driver and car requirements. Discover eligibility, vehicle standards, and tips to meet the criteria and start driving with Uber.

MileIQ: Your Favorite Mileage Tracking App for 2025

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Self Employed

The Ultimate Mileage Tracker Guide

Track mileage easily for taxes and reimbursements! Discover manual vs. automated tools and learn how MileIQ's auto mileage tracker saves time and money.

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How to File 1099 and W-2 Forms Together

Learn to file W-2 and 1099 forms on one tax return. Discover key differences, filing steps, and tax-saving deductions.

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Adjusted Gross Income

Getting ready for tax season? Discover how to calculate your adjusted gross income (AGI) and understand its impact on your tax deductions and benefits.

Travel Expense Reimbursements for Employees

Travel Expense Reimbursements for Employees: A Guide for Businesses

Set up fair travel expense reimbursement policies for your business. Explore tax-free vs. taxed options and learn tips for easy expense tracking and compliance.

Is Mileage Reimbursement Taxable Income?
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Is Mileage Reimbursement Taxable Income?

Learn when mileage reimbursement is taxable income in the US, IRS mileage rate rules, and how to handle commute mileage reimbursements for tax compliance.

Most Popular Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
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19 Most Popular Tax Deductions for Small Businesses

Running a small business is as rewarding as it is challenging. Which means that any time a new expense pops up, you may find yourself asking “Can I deduct this?” 

How to Estimate Quarterly Taxes Before End of Year
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How to Estimate Quarterly Taxes Before End of Year

The financial life of every freelancer is subdivided into quarterly estimated taxes. But in the holiday bustle, it’s easy to forget all about them. When the fourth quarter deadline comes, many people rush to make a payment without updating their income and end up with a surprise tax bill. Let’s talk about why you should re-estimate your quarterly taxes before the end of the year and changes that can affect your payments.

Financial health for Solopreneurs
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Financial Health for Solopreneurs: 5 Money Habits for Holiday Savings

Fall is a time of reflection and slowing down, before things ramp up for the holiday season. So take an afternoon to set yourself and your business up for success! You’ll likely experience the payoff and feel more in control of your money before the December time crunch.

MileIQ for Teams

Cruise Into Your Smooth Operator Era

Mileage is our bread and butter, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle for drivers and admins — which is why our latest updates are all about efficiency. Here are some ways we improved our offerings so you can fly through your mileage tasks (and in some cases, be able to forget about them completely).

Small Business Tips

Approve Drives with a Click

Tackling tedious mileage tasks rarely feels like a good use of time. And few mileage tasks take more precious minutes than approving drives for reimbursement — checking drive routes, calculating mileage in a spreadsheet, signing off on reimbursement amounts

MileIQ for Teams

A Complete Toolkit for Mileage Tracking

If you or your team drive for work, you know that tracking mileage involves a gazillion small admin tasks that inevitably eat into your time. It’s not as simple as tracking a drive. You need to note all the details, verify the drive was indeed for work, and then make sure all the key players, from manager to accountant, have the right mileage records. Here at MileIQ, we worked hard to create a comprehensive toolkit for every leg of the journey — so tracking mileage becomes as simple as possible.

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Better, Faster, Smarter: MileIQ’s New Commute Tool Makes for Hassle-Free Compliance

Many companies struggle to accurately manage mileage reimbursements when it comes to commutes. Manually subtracting commute mileage can result in one of two problematic outcomes: under-compensation or over-compensation of employees.

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The top five mistakes made when claiming tax deductions for mileage for the IRS

As tax day approaches, it is critical to understand the rules for claiming mileage deductions available to anyone using their vehicle for business purposes. However, it is important to avoid common mistakes that can leave money on the table or, worse yet, make yourself a candidate for being audited by the IRS.

Small Business Tips

How to Manage Work-Related Driving Costs: A Guide for Employers & Employees

Learn how to handle employee travel costs, stay compliant, and simplify your recordkeeping.

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Steps to Claiming Mileage From the IRS

A complete guide to claiming mileage on your taxes if you are self-employed, or own a business and use your personal vehicle for business purposes.

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IRS 2023 Mileage Rates: Your Miles Are Worth More!

The IRS announced new mileage rates for 2023: 65.5 cents for business, 22 cents for medical trips and 14 cents for charitable drives.

The IRS standard mileage rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents per business mile. Here's how you can use this rate to save on your taxes.
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What Are the IRS Standard Mileage Rates for 2023?

The IRS standard mileage rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents per business mile. Here's how you can use this rate to save on your taxes.

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Do Business Calls Make Commuting Deductible?

MileIQ is here to help you dispel any unknown truths about IRS commuting rules.

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What Is Mileage Tracking? Why Should You Do It For Taxes?

Interested in maximizing your tax deduction? MileIQ explains the advantages of mileage tracking and ways you can save come tax season.

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Mileage Tracking for Construction

Small Business Tips

Mileage Tracking for HVAC Technicians

Frequently asked questions about mileage tracking for HVAC technicians in commercial or residential sectors.

MileIQ for Teams

Mileage Tracking for Sales Professionals

Help streamline your business operations with MileIQ’s advanced mileage tracking technology. 

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Most Popular Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
Small Business Tips

19 Most Popular Tax Deductions for Small Businesses

Running a small business is as rewarding as it is challenging. Which means that any time a new expense pops up, you may find yourself asking “Can I deduct this?” 

Small Business Tips

Approve Drives with a Click

Tackling tedious mileage tasks rarely feels like a good use of time. And few mileage tasks take more precious minutes than approving drives for reimbursement — checking drive routes, calculating mileage in a spreadsheet, signing off on reimbursement amounts

Small Business Tips

How to Manage Work-Related Driving Costs: A Guide for Employers & Employees

Learn how to handle employee travel costs, stay compliant, and simplify your recordkeeping.

Small Business Tips

Mileage Tracking for HVAC Technicians

Frequently asked questions about mileage tracking for HVAC technicians in commercial or residential sectors.

Small Business Tips

MileIQ | Customer Support

Learn how MileIQ’s Customer Success team helps you get the most from every mile. Explore our Help Center or email support@mileiq.com for quick solutions.

Small Business Tips

Tax Laws for Fire and Casualty Loss Tax Deduction

Claiming a fire and casualty loss has changed under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Learn what is a valid tax deduction and can no longer be claimed.

Small Business Tips

5 Tips for Making Employee Scheduling Easy

Are your employees no-shows more often than they show up to work on time? Read on for tips for effective employee scheduling.

Small Business Tips

Best Accounting Apps for Small Business Owners

Some of the best accounting apps, available for download, include Xero, Zoho Books, Harvest, and more. Learn how these apps can ease your accounting.

Small Business Tips

Guide to Small Business Loans for Women

Women face challenges securing the financing needed to launch and run their business. Learn why you need and how to get small business loans for women.

Small Business Tips

Payroll Tax for Small Business

A payroll tax is unavoidable for most small businesses with paid employees. Read on to learn what payroll taxes cover and how to collect and submit them.

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Small Business Tips

5 DIY strategies to maximize your small business marketing efforts

For the small business owner or marketer, here are 5 DIY strategies to help you make the most of your marketing budget and grow your business

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Small Business Tips

5 tips for creating powerful small business videos

The best marketing videos use all the advantages of the medium — eye-catching visuals, strong narrative, on-screen text, and music or other memorable audio

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Small Business Tips

Cyber security guide for the entrepreneur

Explore the landscape of cybersecurity and how to protect your business from DDOS attacks, Malware, Ransomware and more with the right software and tech

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Small Business Tips

How to reduce business operating expenses

Especially during challenging times, you must be on the lookout for ways to reduce business operating expenses

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Small Business Tips

What are Force Majeure Contract Clauses?

Force majeure clauses are also known as "Act of God" clauses. The contract can excuse people or businesses from doing what they promised—such as paying rent

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Small Business Tips

Business security during a temporary closure

Before temporarily closing the doors of your business, several steps contribute to your returning to a facility in the same condition as you left it

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Small Business Tips

Creating online content IS networking

Create content every day and let you and your expertise shine. You never know who you might be helping and who your new friends will be

Small Business Tips

What level of authentication does your business need?

Workplace security is always important. As workplaces become more interconnected and information needs to be accessible as well as secure, a simple password may not be enough to secure your business. You need to determine the level of authentication that your business requires. What is authentication? In the security world, authentication is the process of

Small Business Tips

Are secret shoppers right for your business?

What is a secret shopper? A secret shopper, also called a mystery shopper or mystery consumer, is someone who secretly performs market research. This person gathers specific information about a retailer according to parameters set ahead of time. The information can include pricing, quality of service, and other data. Secret shoppers are also sometimes used

Small Business Tips

Create a Concept Map to Organize Ideas

Often, the most difficult step in a project is the first one. The success or failure of a project can often be traced back to decisions made at the beginning. A trusted planning process is to create a concept map. Also, sometimes processes become very complex over time. These projects can become inefficient, and it

Small Business Tips

What are the benefits of woman-owned business certification?

Unique opportunities exist for businesses with a women-owned small business (WOSB) certification. Women who own small businesses should investigate this certification. It may help their businesses grow. What is a women-owned small business (WOSB) certification? The Small Business Administration (SBA) certifies women-owned small businesses. To gain this certification, you must fill out and submit SBA

Small Business Tips

Tips for giving business gifts

Small business work closely with clients and vendors. These businesses may want to give gifts to their partners for any number of reasons. But there some things to keep in mind before making a business gift. Should you give gifts to your clients and vendors? It is important for small businesses to stay in the

Small Business Tips

Three Easy Ways to Help Motivate Employees

If you motivate your employees, they’ll reward you with peak performance. Motivation is a challenging concept. Factors simple and complex affect how employees view their jobs. How do you motivate employees? It’s common to believe that money and enjoyment drive motivation. Research does not support this idea. Behavioral economists like Duke University’s Dan Ariely find

Small Business Tips

How trade shows benefit small businesses

Trade shows are full of potential opportunities for your business. They are also expensive. Is it the right time, for you to attend, or your business to exhibit at a trade show? What is a trade show? A trade show is a gathering for members of a particular industry. It’s an opportunity for business owners

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Self Employed

Uber Car Requirements | Driver Qualifications & Rules

Learn the 2025 Uber driver and car requirements. Discover eligibility, vehicle standards, and tips to meet the criteria and start driving with Uber.

A woman wearing a plaid shirt is sitting behind the wheel of a work van
Self Employed

The Ultimate Mileage Tracker Guide

Track mileage easily for taxes and reimbursements! Discover manual vs. automated tools and learn how MileIQ's auto mileage tracker saves time and money.

Financial health for Solopreneurs
Self Employed

Financial Health for Solopreneurs: 5 Money Habits for Holiday Savings

Fall is a time of reflection and slowing down, before things ramp up for the holiday season. So take an afternoon to set yourself and your business up for success! You’ll likely experience the payoff and feel more in control of your money before the December time crunch.

Self Employed

IRS Announces 2022 Mileage Rates - Your Miles Are Worth More!

The IRS announced new mileage rates for 2018: 54.5 cents for business, 18 cents for medical trips and 14 cents for charitable drives.

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Where to get a free Uber vehicle inspection

To become an Uber driver, your vehicle needs to meet Uber's standards for safety and cleanliness, which means you have to pass an Uber vehicle inspection. Here are the guidelines for passing an Uber vehicle inspection.

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MileIQ Glossary: Basic Terms to Know

Understanding MileIQ terminology is pivotal to improving your use of the mileage tracking app. This primer will walk you through the essential terms in easy-to-understand language.

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How to Work for Postmates as a Driver

More than a delivery service, Postmates is also a revenue generator for its fleet of entrepreneurial-minded drivers. Click through to learn how the service works and how to work for Postmates.

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What Do Travel Nurses Need to Know About Taxes?

Becoming a travel nurse can cure your wanderlust and fulfill your urge to help others. But the particular pay policies of the profession can make tax time tricky. Keep reading for the answers to your travel nurse tax questions before embarking on the career.

Self Employed

How to Get a Mortgage When You're Self-Employed

Getting approved for a home loan can be challenging when you're self-employed. Read on for tips on how to get a mortgage when self-employed.

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MileIQ New Features - Automatically Classify Your Drives

We've added intelligence features to make classifying your drives easier than ever.

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5 Ways To Stay Calm While Working Long Hours

Entrepreneurs and innovators are known from working crazy long hours. If they are working on a passion project or start up, it is understandable they'd clock 80-plus hours a week. But for those of us who are not going to become billionaires, how can we stay calm at work

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How to Work from Home and Stay Productive

If you work from home but in your pajamas all day while reading mystery novels on your Kindle, fighting baddies in video games or enjoying tasty snacks after snacks, something may need to change.

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Self Employed

Tips to Know the Value of Yourself

The more you can verbalize your value and "toot your own horn," the more valuable you become. And, the more successful you become

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Self-Employed Tips: Find a Need and Fill It

Never has that business mantra ever carried so much weight. Find a need and fill it. The world is changing and shifting perceptibly every day it seems

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Health insurance for the newly unemployed

Losing a job also means losing employer-provided group health insurance. Here are health insurance options for the newly unemployed that might fit you

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Reframe Negative Thoughts: The Christmas Tree Story

In September of 2008, we evacuated for Hurricane Ike, just like we had done for dozens of other southeast Texas weather events over the years. This time was different. This time we didn't come home, pull all the outdoor furniture back outside, put away the hurricane supplies for the next one, and unhook the generator.Nope. Ike blindsided us.

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6 ways to make your LinkedIn personal profile stand out

Here are six things you should be doing right now to optimize your LinkedIn profile and increase engagement and visibility on the platform

Self Employed

Time Management Strategies for Self-Employed Workers

In a large organization, specialists focus on particular tasks. Small business owners are responsible for every aspect of their business. Time management is critical for small business owners to focus on tasks and stay focused. How do I improve time management? Improve time management by investigating your current use of time. Determine your current habits

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How do you start an online t-shirt business?

Somebody should put that on a t-shirt and sell it!” I bet you’ve heard someone say that a few times in your life.  Maybe it’s a catch phrase, a play on words, a cultural touchstone, or a cute design scribbled on a notebook. Whatever the idea, a clever entrepreneur can take that idea and start

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Self Employed

Small Business Owners: It’s OK to Take a Break

Working from home full-time is a novel concept for many. Just remember that it's okay to take regular breaks and set boundaries. Here's why

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How to set up and run a podcast

Podcasts are a proven medium for reaching a broad audience. Here is a comprehensive guide that will help plan and publish your first series of podcasts

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Can a smartphone read my text? Yes – and it’s amazing!

Read my text apps allow you to look away from your phone while still getting the information you need. Interested? Let’s take a closer look

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How women can find value from a mentor relationship in business

Find a mentor to grow your skills! A proper mentor can strengthen your business acumen, provide networking opportunities and offer a fresh perspective

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Searching for business ideas? Here's some practical advice

Business ideas are hard to find. Feeling stuck? This post should point you in the right direction. A great business idea may be right around the corner!

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How to File 1099 and W-2 Forms Together

Learn to file W-2 and 1099 forms on one tax return. Discover key differences, filing steps, and tax-saving deductions.

how to calculate your adjusted gross income (AGI)
Taxes

Adjusted Gross Income

Getting ready for tax season? Discover how to calculate your adjusted gross income (AGI) and understand its impact on your tax deductions and benefits.

Is Mileage Reimbursement Taxable Income?
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Is Mileage Reimbursement Taxable Income?

Learn when mileage reimbursement is taxable income in the US, IRS mileage rate rules, and how to handle commute mileage reimbursements for tax compliance.

How to Estimate Quarterly Taxes Before End of Year
Taxes

How to Estimate Quarterly Taxes Before End of Year

The financial life of every freelancer is subdivided into quarterly estimated taxes. But in the holiday bustle, it’s easy to forget all about them. When the fourth quarter deadline comes, many people rush to make a payment without updating their income and end up with a surprise tax bill. Let’s talk about why you should re-estimate your quarterly taxes before the end of the year and changes that can affect your payments.

Common mistakes when claiming mileage deductions
Taxes

The top five mistakes made when claiming tax deductions for mileage for the IRS

As tax day approaches, it is critical to understand the rules for claiming mileage deductions available to anyone using their vehicle for business purposes. However, it is important to avoid common mistakes that can leave money on the table or, worse yet, make yourself a candidate for being audited by the IRS.

Taxes

Steps to Claiming Mileage From the IRS

A complete guide to claiming mileage on your taxes if you are self-employed, or own a business and use your personal vehicle for business purposes.

Taxes

IRS 2023 Mileage Rates: Your Miles Are Worth More!

The IRS announced new mileage rates for 2023: 65.5 cents for business, 22 cents for medical trips and 14 cents for charitable drives.

The IRS standard mileage rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents per business mile. Here's how you can use this rate to save on your taxes.
Taxes

What Are the IRS Standard Mileage Rates for 2023?

The IRS standard mileage rate for 2023 is 65.5 cents per business mile. Here's how you can use this rate to save on your taxes.

Taxes

Do Business Calls Make Commuting Deductible?

MileIQ is here to help you dispel any unknown truths about IRS commuting rules.

Taxes

What Is Mileage Tracking? Why Should You Do It For Taxes?

Interested in maximizing your tax deduction? MileIQ explains the advantages of mileage tracking and ways you can save come tax season.

Taxes

Mileage Tracking for Construction

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IRS standard mileage rates of 2022

The IRS Standard Mileage Rate 2019 will determine how much your business miles are worth in terms of tax deductions. See how much your miles are worth.

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IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate

Searching for information on IRS mileage deduction rules and rates? ✓ MileIQ explains what to know including how many cents per mile you can write off.

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Business vehicle trade-ins under the new tax law

The new tax law can change your tax bill if you're planning to trade in a business vehicle for a new one. Here's what to know.

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When Can You File Taxes in 2021? | IRS Deadlines

Trying to figure out when you can start filing your income taxes in 2021? ✓ Learn everything you need to know about filing your 2021 taxes right here!

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Tax Reporting by Online Hiring Platforms

Explained is IRS private letter ruling (PLR) that provides guidance on how the IRS believes the tax reporting rule should apply to online hiring platforms.

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Back-Door Roth IRA: A Great Way to Save for Retirement

It has been unclear whether the back-door Roth IRA would pass muster with the IRS. Some tax experts cautioned the IRS might prohibit this strategy. However, there is recent evidence which could help out.

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Common Tax Deductions for Homeowners

When you own a home, you can also benefit from certain tax deductions that renters aren’t eligible to claim. Here are some common tax deductions homeowners frequently claim.

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What Are The IRS Standard Mileage Rates for 2021?

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Tax issues for the newly unemployed

Due to the pandemic, the tax rules for unemployment have changed slightly. Here are answers to questions such as, are unemployment, severance pay taxed? Penalties for early withdrawal from retirement accounts?

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IRS gives taxpayers a break and extends its deadlines

The IRS has postponed most of its tax filing and payment deadlines for 2020 due to drastic change in the U.S. economy

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New Help for Employers in 2020

In response to the high unemployment rate, Congress has enacted several new tax incentives. Here are the changes to help employers pay their employees

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Top Tax Deductions for Doing Good

Congress has acted to encourage charitable giving by expanding the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Here's what you need to know

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Tax deductions for working from home

If you're a self-employed business owner, you can claim a tax deduction if you work from a home office or other home workplace. Here are the rules to follow

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