{"id":8571,"date":"2018-04-05T13:10:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T20:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coachingwebsites.com\/blog\/?p=8571"},"modified":"2019-11-13T13:26:42","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T21:26:42","slug":"8571-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachingwebsites.com\/blog\/8571-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tracking Expenses for Your Business Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tracking your business expenses year-round can help you save money when it comes time to file business taxes.<\/p>\n<p>But you have to learn all the rules, what you can write-off and the best ways to track expenses.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>But we have a few simple suggestions you can start using today to make the job easier.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>What Can I Write Off on My Business Taxes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can usually write off anything that is a normal and necessary operating expense.<\/p>\n<p>The following are three of the most common expenses. You might want to start with these.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marketing and Your Business Website<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your website and other marketing are a normal business expense, so you can write them off. If you have a website with Coaching Websites, contact our customer support team. We&#8217;d be glad to send any necessary documentation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Association Dues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a member of any professional associations, write off your membership dues. You can include them in your business expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuing Education Expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any costs related to continuing education are usually tax-deductible. Examples can include conferences, lectures, and workshops. You might also be able to include journals, professional magazines, and reference materials. Don&#8217;t forget to include travel expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Those are a few common business expenses that are easy to track. You can consider tracking many more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business insurance<\/li>\n<li>Office equipment, supplies, postage, furniture<\/li>\n<li>Legal or other professional fees<\/li>\n<li>Bank and merchant credit card fees<\/li>\n<li>Office rent and utilities<\/li>\n<li>Mileage for business expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now you know what kind of expenses you can write off on your business taxes. But how do you track them all?<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Do I Track of All My Expenses?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many ways you can track your business expenses. We included a few simple ideas to get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep a Weekly Log<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re starting off, you can use a small notebook. Track your expenses by amount, category, etc. Later, you can switch to a software solution. Investigate to see what other mental health professionals are using. Your software expenses are also tax-deductible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep All Your Receipts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Save your receipts for every business expense. This will make it your job much easier. You&#8217;ll also need receipts if your business is ever audited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider Hiring A Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might want to consider hiring a tax professional after your business grows. Hiring a professional can help you save thousands of dollars in the long term. Not to mention, you won&#8217;t have to deal with the trouble of keeping track of confusing IRS rules. (They&#8217;re always changing.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Started Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This article isn&#8217;t a substitute for professional advice, but it is enough to help you plan ahead.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve included the most common business-related expenses you can write off. There are also easy ways to start tracking your expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Start simple.<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t be afraid to ask for help once it&#8217;s no longer beneficial to do everything on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to call us here at Coaching Websites for any documentation you need this tax season. We&#8217;re always here if you have any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tracking your business expenses year-round can help you save money when it comes time to file business taxes. But you have to learn all the rules, what you can write-off and the best ways to track expenses. It&#8217;s overwhelming. 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