Send us Fan Mail That desk, laptop, or company vehicle might affect your taxes more than you think. Get clear on how these items should be handled in your bookkeeping. Many business owners buy equipment without knowing whether it should be depreciated over time, written off with Section 179, or treated as a smaller expense under de minimis rules. Those choices can impact taxes, bookkeeping accuracy, and how clearly you understand your business finances. In this episode, our favorite Bookkeepi...

The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast

Paul Rosenblum, The Bookkeeping Mensch | 25+ Years of Bookkeeping, Small Business Finances, and Tax Insights

Business Equipment: Section 179, Depreciation or a DeMinimus Expense

MAY 7, 202610 MIN
The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast

Business Equipment: Section 179, Depreciation or a DeMinimus Expense

MAY 7, 202610 MIN

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Send us Fan MailThat desk, laptop, or company vehicle might affect your taxes more than you think. Get clear on how these items should be handled in your bookkeeping.Many business owners buy equipment without knowing whether it should be depreciated over time, written off with Section 179, or treated as a smaller expense under de minimis rules. Those choices can impact taxes, bookkeeping accuracy, and how clearly you understand your business finances. In this episode, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, breaks down these three key concepts in plain English and explains why business owners should talk with their tax preparer now that things are a bit calmer post tax season. This episode could save you money and reduce confusion.Links: NOLO: IRS De Minimis Rule for Deducting Business Property: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/new-irs-de-minimis-rule-deducting-business-property.html#:~:text=BasicallyQuickbooks Small business tax deductions cheat sheet: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://digitalasset.intuit.com/render/content/dam/intuit/sbseg/en_us/Blog/Downloadable-assset/Checklist/small-business-tax-deductions-checklist-us-en.pdfIndeed, What Is the Definition of De Minimis in Business? https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/de-minimisSupport the show👀 We got reviewed! Why an Indie Accounting Podcast Is Not Boring! https://vocal.media/trader/why-an-indie-accounting-podcast-is-not-boring😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org/people/metalfortress/sounds/611788/📨   Email:   [email protected]