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10/16/2026

Can your next business trip help you save on taxes?

If you travel for business, you may be missing out on legitimate tax deductions.

But here’s something important:

Working while traveling and traveling for business are not the same thing.

For example:
✈️ Spending the summer in another state while working remotely? Your travel expenses are generally personal.

✈️ Traveling to meet clients or operate your business at another location? Certain expenses may be deductible.

The difference comes down to your business purpose, tax home, and proper documentation.

Understanding these rules can help you identify deductions you might otherwise overlook.

Read our latest article to learn more:
https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/traveling-for-business-vs-working-while-traveling-know-the-tax-difference



General information, not tax advice.

10/08/2026

Filed an extension, but still haven’t finished your taxes?

October 15, 2026 is generally the deadline for your extended 2025 individual federal tax return. California’s individual filing extension also generally ends that day.

Make the final steps easier:
• Send any missing tax documents.
• Include records of estimated and extension payments.
• Review your return and bank details.
• Sign your filing authorization.
• Confirm your return was accepted.

Remember: an extension gave you more time to file—not more time to pay. If you cannot pay in full, you should still file on time and look into payment options.

Need help getting everything together? Contact San Diego Precision Tax Service Inc. to discuss current availability.

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Special deadlines may apply.
General information, not tax advice.
Sources: IRS and California FTB.

10/05/2026

Going out of town for business and staying with your parents or family?

Before you automatically stay for free, there is a tax strategy worth knowing.

If you legitimately need lodging and pay your family a reasonable amount for the stay, you may be able to deduct the lodging as a business travel expense.

And if their home qualifies and is rented for fewer than 15 days during the year, they may be able to receive that rent without paying federal income tax on it.

Pretty interesting, right?

There are several rules you need to get right, including documentation and potentially Form 1099-MISC.

I explained it step by step in my latest article. https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/helping-family-financially-your-business-travel-may-create-a-smarter-tax-opportunity

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10/03/2026

📬 An IRS letter showed up. Now what?

First: don’t ignore it.
Second: don’t automatically assume you have to pay it.

IRS letters can mean very different things — from a simple correction or identity check to an audit, tax balance, or collection action.

We put together an easy-to-follow guide explaining common IRS notices, important deadlines, and what to check before responding.

👉 Read it here: https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/got-an-irs-letter-don-t-panic-but-don-t-ignore-it

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Seeing an envelope from the IRS can make anyone nervous. But receiving an IRS letter does not automatically mean you are being audited, and it does not automatically mean the IRS is correct.The IRS sends notices and letters for many different reasons. It may be a simple correction, an income mismatc...

10/01/2026

✈️ Going overseas for business? Want to stay a few extra days?

You don’t necessarily have to choose between business and vacation.

But international travel has special tax rules—including the 7-day and 25% rules.

My latest article explains them in plain English. https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/can-you-add-vacation-days-to-an-international-business-trip-and-still-deduct-the-travel

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You’re traveling overseas for a legitimate business reason. Maybe you have client meetings in London, a conference in Europe, a supplier visit in Asia, or professional training abroad.Since you’re already making the trip, you decide to stay a few extra days for vacation.So what happens to the ta...

09/30/2026

✈️ Can you deduct a trip to a business conference or training?

Possibly—but don’t assume everything on the trip qualifies.

Your registration, airfare, hotel, meals, and personal vacation days may all be treated differently.

The best time to understand the rules? Before you book.

Our latest article breaks it down in plain English. https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/can-you-deduct-travel-for-a-business-workshop-training-or-conference

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You find a great professional workshop in New York. Or maybe a photography conference in Miami. Then you see an advanced training program in Hawaii.It is directly related to the business you already have.Naturally, you start wondering:Can I deduct the workshop? What about the flight, hotel, meals, a...

09/29/2026

Traveling internationally for business and adding a few personal days?

Don’t count only your meeting days.

Under the foreign-travel tax rules, travel days, required meeting days, and even certain weekends may count as business days.

Why does it matter? Your business vs. personal day count can affect how certain travel costs are treated for tax purposes.

My latest article explains what may count, with simple examples and practical documentation tips. https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/what-is-a-business-day-for-tax-purposes-and-why-does-it-matter-for-business-travel

If you travel for business, you probably think you know what a business day is.You work that day? Business day.You spend the day sightseeing? Personal day.Sounds simple.For international business travel, it isn’t always that simple.The tax rules can treat certain days as business days even when yo...

09/29/2026

Going on vacation but planning to meet a client or handle some business while you’re there?

Don’t assume that makes the whole trip deductible.

If a U.S. trip is primarily personal, your airfare and vacation costs generally remain personal. But certain expenses directly connected to legitimate business activity during the trip may still qualify.

For example:
• Transportation to a client meeting
• Business parking or tolls
• Qualifying business meals
• Conference or seminar fees related to your existing business
• Other ordinary and necessary expenses directly tied to the business activity

The important question isn’t, “Can I deduct my vacation?”

It’s: “Which expenses did I actually incur because of legitimate business activity?”

Good planning and documentation can make a big difference.

Read the full article for examples and a practical checklist. https://www.sandiegotaxhelp.com/post/can-you-deduct-business-expenses-during-a-personal-vacation

General information, not tax advice.

09/22/2026

Military orders forced you to move—but did you know you may still qualify for the home sale exclusion years later?

Many military families keep their former home and turn it into a rental after a PCS move.

What many don’t realize: special military tax rules may allow you to pause the normal 5-year qualification period for up to 10 years.

That means you could still qualify for up to $250,000 or $500,000 of gain exclusion, even if the home was rented for several years.

There are important rules for depreciation and how the sale is reported, so the details matter.

I put together a simple guide explaining what military homeowners should know before selling or filing their tax return.

Military families often have to move because of PCS orders. Instead of selling their home, many choose to rent it out and sell it years later.If this happened to you, there is good news: you may still qualify for the home-sale tax exclusion, even if the property was a rental when you sold it.The spe...

09/19/2026

The new $40,000 SALT deduction is creating some surprises this tax season.

Many California taxpayers are finally able to deduct much more of the state and property taxes they actually paid.

But not everyone gets the full $40,000. If your income is over certain limits, your deduction starts shrinking—and it can drop back to $10,000.

If you pay significant California income or property taxes, don’t assume the old rules still apply. Make sure your 2025 return takes advantage of the rules that apply to you.

👉 Read our latest article for a simple explanation of the new SALT rules.

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