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Work From Home? Are You Claiming Your $500–$3,000 Home Office Tax Break? 💰

If you work from home (even part-time) and file self-employment or contractor income, you may be leaving $500–$3,000 per year on the table.

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Tax Savings - July 25th, 2025

The Augusta Rule: A Tax Strategy Worth Its Hassle?

Follow along as Mitchell Baldridge, CPA, CFP®, and founder of BetterBookkeeping.com, helps his client Sarah legally save $4,921 in taxes using a little-known strategy called “The Augusta Rule.” Here’s how it works—and how you can use it too.

Mitchell Baldridge, CPA, CFP®

Mitchell Baldridge, CPA, CFP®, co-founder of Better Bookkeeping

Small Business Tips - March 21st, 2025

Current IRS Federal Mileage Rates (2024 through 2026)

The IRS boosted the 2025 business mileage rate to a record 72.5 cents per mile—but you'll need proper documentation to claim every dollar you deserve. Discover how to transform your daily driving into thousands in tax savings with strategies the pros don't want you to know.