Part 10: 2025 Form 8829 Example — A Complete Walkthrough of the Regular Method
Step-by-step 2025 Form 8829 example: business-use %, expense allocation, depreciation, and income limitations.
Part 9: 2025 Home Office Deduction — Simplified vs Regular Method Explained Clearly
A clear 2025 guide to home office deductions, including IRS tests, simplified vs regular methods, and EA examples.
Part 8: 2025 Meals Deduction — How the 50% Rule Really Works for Travel & Meetings
Understand the 2025 50% meals deduction rules for travel, client meetings, and field work with EA-level examples.
The Complete ID.me Guide for IRS Users — How to Verify Your Identity Without Getting Stuck
Learn how to complete ID.me verification for IRS services in 2025 — including step-by-step instructions, common failure points, troubleshooting tips, and practical examples from a U.S. Enrolled Agent.
Part 7: 2025 Mixed Family + Business Trips — What’s Deductible and What Isn’t
Learn 2025 rules for mixed family + business trips, deductible airfare, lodging, meals, and EA-level examples.
IRS Direct File in 25 States — Can You Really File Your 2025 Tax Return for Free?
A practical, EA-level guide to the expanded IRS Direct File program for the 2025 filing season. Learn which 25 states participate, what income types and income limits apply, why only standard deduction filers qualify, how Marketplace coverage and ID.me verification affect eligibility, and when W-2 employees can safely use Direct File — and when gig workers, homeowners, and complex filers should avoid it.
Mastering Estimated Tax in 2025 — A Practical Guide for Freelancers, Gig Workers & Side Hustlers
A complete 2025 Estimated Tax guide for freelancers, gig workers, and side-income earners. Learn who must pay, quarterly deadlines, Safe Harbor rules, payment methods, and penalty-prevention strategies.
Part 6: 2025 Business Travel Expenses — What You Can Deduct (and What You Can’t)
Learn 2025 rules for deductible business travel, personal-day allocation, airfare, meals, and EA-level examples.
Part 5: 2025 Vehicle Depreciation Explained — Section 179, Bonus Depreciation & MACRS Made Simple
Learn 2025 rules for vehicle depreciation, Section 179, Bonus Depreciation, and luxury auto limits with EA-level examples.
Part 4: 2025 Mileage Log Requirements — What the IRS Actually Accepts
Learn the IRS-approved way to keep a 2025 mileage log, plus examples, red flags, and EA-level best practices.