If you plan on selling an asset at a profit, consider spreading that sale out over several years. You can spread a capital gains tax up to 5 years, as long as your payment plan persists for 5 years.
If you ever receive a bonus, you can defer it up to 3 years. This may make sense for you, if you expect the bonus will put you in a higher tax bracket for the year you receive it.
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If you’re self-employed and use your car to earn business income, you may be able to claim vehicle related expenses like gas, insurance, licensing and registration fees, maintenance and repairs, leasing costs and interest on money borrowed to purchase a car.
If the car is also your personal vehicle, you may only write off the portion used for business purposes. To calculate this, you must keep a logbook detailing all your business trips, including the mileage, date and purpose of the trip. Make sure to document all other expenses and keep receipts organized in one place so you’re prepared if you get audited.