Depreciation Rules for Business Property

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Depreciation is the recovery of the cost of business property over time. Property with a useful life beyond one year is capitalized and recovered through depreciation, depletion, or amortization. Types...

Rental Property Tax Rules

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Rental real estate income is generally reported on Schedule E, unless the taxpayer provides substantial services (cleaning, linen service, daily maid service), in which case the activity is reported on...

Reconciling Book vs. Tax Income

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Businesses often report different income for financial accounting and tax purposes. Financial statements aim to show economic performance, while tax returns aim to compute taxable income under IRS...

Loss Limitations for Individuals

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Losses from trades or businesses—including pass‑through losses from partnerships and S corporations—are deductible only after applying four sequential limitations: Basis limitation At‑risk limitation...

Business Tax Credits

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Many federal business credits are grouped into the general business credit and claimed on Form 3800. The credit equals: Prior‑year carryforwards  Current‑year credits Future carrybacks (if applicable)...