Bad Debts, Travel / Meals, Vehicle, Interest, Insurance

Free IRS Enrolled Agent SEE Part 2 (Businesses) lesson in Business Tax Preparation. 18 min read, ~2,668 words.

Business bad debts use the specific charge-off method (§166), deductible only when previously included in income (accrual) or representing loan basis; the reserve method is limited to certain banks (§585). Nonbusiness bad debts are short-term capital losses, deductible only when wholly worthless. Travel away from home requires an overnight stay...

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