Ebook: Write it off! Deduct it!: the A-to-Z guide to tax deductions for home-based businesses

A treasure hunt -- The home-based business -- Introduction to tax deductions. Relax ; Who is this book for? ; How to use this book to your best advantage ; Expense category ; Is every possible tax deduction listed? ; Isn't this what you pay your accountant for? ; Will your deductions trigger an audit? ; When in doubt, deduct ; Tax loopholes and tax secrets ; Federal vs. state laws ; "I wish I had this book last year" (Amending prior years' tax returns) ; Keeping records ; When can you take a deduction? ; Cash method vs. accrual accounting ; Year-end payments ; Structuring transactions to your best tax advantage ; Timing transactions to your best tax advantage ; Equipment, supplies, and inventory owned before going into business ; Paying business expenses ; Multiple businesses ; One last caution -- Terminology. Self-employed individuals ; Employer/employee ; What is a tax deduction? ; Tax write-off ; Personal vs. business ; Capitalized expenses ; Audits ; Tax credits vs. tax deductions -- The four basic rules : all expenses. Rule 1 : business related ; Rule 2 : ordinary expenses ; Rule 3 : necessary expenses ; Rule 4 : not lavish or extravagant -- 475 tax deducions for home-based businesses, A-Z.