Your expenses can be expensed by the business, if used to start the the business. Generally, a business expense must be ordinary and necessary to qualify for a deduction. Some common deductions can include communication costs, office supplies, license or permits, mileage, advertising costs, professional fees, liability insurance, banking fees, and health care premiums.
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Married Filing Joint (MFJ) is the best status because it has the most allowance for deductions. However, it all depends on your individual situation.
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