If a Sch C law practice is considered a (SSTB) but taxable income for a couple does not exceed $315,00 are they eligible for a QBI deduction?

[SherylSTaxExpert · Accepted solution]

Yes, you would still be eligible, the phaseout would occur once you reach the $315,000 limit. If taxable income is less than $157,500 ($315,000 MFJ), the taxpayer’s specified service trade or business would still be treated as a qualified trade or business. 

Below is a Q&A that the IRS released which discusses multiple scenarios related to the QBI deduction.

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