Category: Tax Deductions

Maximizing legitimate deductions and defending them when the IRS pushes back. Articles on substantiation, common disputes, and deduction strategy.

  • Can Self-Employed Taxpayers Deduct the Value of Their Own Time?

    Can Self-Employed Taxpayers Deduct the Value of Their Own Time?

    Small business owners and self-employed professionals often spend countless hours developing products, services, or processes that enhance their business operations. A construction contractor might spend weekends designing custom software to track job costs. An engineer might devote evenings to developing a proprietary modeling program. In these situations, many entrepreneurs wonder: if they had hired someone…