Tax deduction?
#11
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Keith are you serious? I would think that my be a HUGE red-flag for the IRS. It seems like you are asking for an audit... not that I would wish that on ya!!!!
I just feel writing some of it off as a second home is way more legit than writing of beer and gas. Just my 2 cents.
I just feel writing some of it off as a second home is way more legit than writing of beer and gas. Just my 2 cents.
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I was audited several years back because of another red flag. Everything was fine until they stumbled upon my boat deductions. I was told laws had changed and I could write off the lunch expenses if I took a customer out on it. Everything else was a no no. Good Luck!
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From: Toledo Oh
so what if you were to plaster the company name on the side in vinyl? then it's advertising...
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Just got back today from doing taxes. Still entertainment... Have done it it for 5 years, my accountant said no problem...
I think its more dangerous calling it a second home. Where are the interest and tax payments?
I think its more dangerous calling it a second home. Where are the interest and tax payments?
#16
I had to call my bank and request they send me a letter just for back up. Pretty easy to do.
#18
No different, you can still write off the interest portion of the loan....at least that is my understanding. If anyone knows any differently, pls chime in.
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From: Macon, GA
Here's a quote off the IRS website
Qualified residence interest is interest you pay on a loan secured by your main home or a second home. Your main home is where you live most of the time. It can be a house, cooperative apartment, condominium, mobile home, house trailer, or houseboat that has sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities.
Qualified residence interest is interest you pay on a loan secured by your main home or a second home. Your main home is where you live most of the time. It can be a house, cooperative apartment, condominium, mobile home, house trailer, or houseboat that has sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities.


