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The Home Office Tax Deduction

When you use part of your home for business, you may be able to deduct a percentage of many of the costs of running your home, such as utilities, rent, insurance, depreciation, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and some casualty losses, repairs, and improvements (if they relate to the part of the house you use for business). The home office deduction is available to renters and homeowners alike.

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An examination of the financial records of a person, business, or organization, typically done to correct careless or improper bookkeeping or to verify that proper records are being kept. Businesses and nonprofits often undergo an annual audit by an independent accounting firm. The IRS also conducts audits, mainly to assess taxes owed.

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Should my very small business incorporate in Delaware?

I have heard that Delaware has the most business-friendly corporation laws. Would I save money or gain other benefits if I incorporated my new two-owner business in Delaware, or is it better to do so in my own state?

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