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My Miami restaurant is expanding thanks to Trump tax cuts

As a restaurant owner, I enjoy sharing the rich flavors of my Cuban heritage with customers every day. Whether that’s making the world’s largest croqueta or serving the “hippest sip” of coffee in Miami, my small business is working overtime to compete in the quick-paced hospitality industry that is characterized by long hours and tight budget margins.But thanks to the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, independent restaurants are poised to thrive – benefiting employees, customers and the community alike. For Sergio’s Restaurants, my family small business, that means moving ahead with plans to open two new restaurant locations and hire approximately 100 new team members over the next year.How? The new federal law restores 100% immediate expensing for capital equipment, which allows us to fully deduct the cost of appliances like ovens and refrigerators the year we buy it. The policy incentivizes small businesses to invest in operational expansion now, rather than waiting and kicking the can down the road.Additionally, the law also makes the 20% small business deduction that was set to expire permanent and locks in lower tax rates for pass-through enterprises. (These are entities in which business revenue is taxed as the owner’s personal income.) TRUMP’S ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’ AND ITS PERMANENT TAX CUT WILL CHANGE THE WORLDThe changes give restaurants like ours the long-term tax certainty we need to grow confidently and create jobs, as well as provide existing staff room for career development.But arguably the

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What is a tax write-off? How the deductions impact businesses taxable income

Starting and running a small business is expensive. There are many different costs that go into operating a business, but many can be tax write-offs. For an expense to be deductible, the cost must be both “ordinary and necessary,” according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). An ordinary expense is defined by the IRS as “one that is common and accepted in your industry,” and a necessary expense “is one that is helpful and appropriate for your trade or business.” SURGE IN US SMALL BUSINESSES STARTED AS SIDE HUSTLESWhen it comes to filing taxes as a business owner, it is extremely helpful to work with a tax professional who can help you navigate tax deductions. Below is more information about tax write-offs and common examples of business expenses that could be deductible. “A deduction is an amount you subtract from your income when you file so you don’t have to pay tax on it,” according to the IRS. Expenses can be deducted that are for your business, not ones that are for personal benefit, according to Investopedia. You can further look into what tax deductions you may be eligible for by using the IRS Tax Guide for Small Business. ONE-THIRD OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WORRIED THEIR COMPANY WON’T

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