Running a work from home business is a smart way to work while spending more time at home. This can only work if you are aware of how to start a business and run it well. Follow the advice in this article to establish and maintain your work from home business.

One type of deduction you might be able to get is for an internet connection. You can deduct a portion of the price of any service that provides that sort of function, although the cap of that portion is 50 percent if you also use it for purposes other than business.

If you are driving for your business, keep track of the gas mileage for a write off. Any business trip, even only a one-day trip, is a deductible business expense. Prove this and you will save a lot of money during the year.

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