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Bad Debt Deductions

By Sarah Rose Stack • 15 Apr, 2024

The tax code allows an individual to claim a deduction for business debts that have become worthless. But qualifying for the deduction may be more complicated than one would think. In a recent case, the IRS denied more than $17 million in bad debt deductions on the grounds that the advances in question represented equity rather than debt, hitting the taxpayer with millions of dollars in taxes and penalties. This article recounts the U.S. Tax Court case Allen v. Commissioner. Allen v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo 2023-86).

Deducting Business Travel Expenses: A Refresher

By Sarah Rose Stack • 01 Apr, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, business travel nearly came to a halt. Today, it’s on the rebound, as “Zoom-fatigued” executives craving face-to-face interaction hit the road again. With more people getting out of their offices, now is a good time for a refresher on the tax deductibility of business travel expenses. This article explores what’s considered one’s tax home and what expenses are deductible. A sidebar explains the deductibility rules when a business trip is mixed with pleasure.

Making Distinctions May Create Tax Savings for Owners of Rental Real Estate

By Sarah Rose Stack • 01 Apr, 2024

The 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available for income from an eligible trade or business, but it isn’t available if that same property is classified as an investment. This article points out that it’s worth considering whether an owned rental property meets the definition of a trade or business under IRS requirements. It also explains that determining whether rental real estate activities qualify for the QBI deduction is a complicated undertaking and is likely to require the services of a tax professional.