evelynm
Employee Tax Expert

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Common categories for self-employment are included in this link:  Tax tips for self employment taxes - this also has further details for taking the home office deduction.
 
What kind of documentation do I need to keep to support these deductions in case of an audit?
 
  • Tax forms and supporting documents
    Keep these for at least three years after filing your taxes. The IRS can look back further if you fail to report income or claim a loss. 
     
  • Asset records
    Keep records for assets like stocks, bonds, and your home until the statute of limitations expires for the tax year in which you sell them. 
     
  • Expense records
    Keep records of expenses related to buying, maintaining, or repairing business assets. 
     
  • Income records
    Keep records of transactions that lead to income for your business, such as tax invoices, receipts, cash register tapes, and sales records. 
     
    Below is a link detailing record keeping:
Have an amazing day. Evelyn M (CPA 20+ years)
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