Be careful! The IRS limits client gift deductions to $25 per person per year.👉 The Loophole: Branding is key. If your gift has your logo permanently on it (like a high-quality closing sign or a branded cutting board), it can often be classified as marketing, which has no dollar limit! - Tip: When giving gifts, make sure they have your branding to avoid the $25 limit. What is the most creative closing gift you’ve ever given?

Did you know you can rent your home to your business for up to 14 days a year for “business meetings,” and the rental income is tax-free to you personally?👉 Win-Win: Your business gets a 100% deduction for the rent paid, and you pocket the rental income tax-free. Tip: Make sure the rental is legitimate (business meetings, client appreciation events, etc.). Keep detailed records. Could you host a team meeting or a client appreciation night at your house?

If you use your cell phone for business calls, social media, or client texts, it’s now even easier to deduct it in 2026. The IRS allows you to deduct the percentage of your bill that corresponds to your business use. 👉 What’s new for 2026: If you have a dedicated work line, you can deduct 100% of that specific line’s charges — no need for complex calculations anymore. Tip: If you have one phone for personal and business use, make sure to track the business percentage and apply it to the deduction. How many hours a day do you think you spend on your phone for business?

That real estate coaching program or this Skool community isn't just an expense—it's a tax-advantaged investment. 👉 Logic: Any education that maintains or improves your skills in your current business is 100% deductible. Uncle Sam is essentially subsidizing your growth. What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever paid for?

Eating alone is a missed deduction. If you host a small "Lunch & Learn" for potential leads, it shifts from a personal meal to a 100% deductible marketing event. 👉 Pro-Tip: Keep the flyer or the digital invite as proof of the business purpose! If you hosted a lunch for your top 3 dream clients, where would you take them?