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Jamal Wilson

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Just a heads up to everyone that if you're claiming the American Opportunity Credit for the same student, this changes the calculation quite a bit. We found that filing a return for our student (even though not required) to claim AOTC gave us a $2500 credit, which far outweighed any PTC reduction. The scholarship was still unearned income, but the education credit made filing worthwhile.

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Mei Lin

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So does this mean your student's income DID count toward PTC household income once you filed their return? Or were they still exempt from household income because they were below the filing requirement threshold, even though you voluntarily filed? This distinction seems really important.

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Jamal Wilson

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Their income remained exempt from the household income calculation for Premium Tax Credit purposes. The key is that they were below the filing requirement thresholds ($12,950 for earned income and $1,250 for unearned income), so even though we voluntarily filed a return, their income didn't have to be included in the PTC household calculation. The IRS looks at whether they were required to file, not whether they actually filed. This is an important distinction that many tax software programs don't explain well. So we got the benefit of claiming the American Opportunity Credit without any negative impact on our Premium Tax Credit.

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Wait, has anyone actually double-checked what counts as "earned income" for the Additional Child Tax Credit specifically? I thought that was different from the general definition of earned income. Like, does work-study even count for ACTC purposes? This is getting confusing!!!

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Good question! For Additional Child Tax Credit purposes, earned income refers to wages, salaries, tips, self-employment income, and certain disability benefits. Work-study income does count as earned income because it's reported on a W-2 as wages. However, the confusion might be because you're thinking of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which has its own specific definition of earned income. For the Additional Child Tax Credit, what matters is having at least $2,500 of earned income to begin qualifying, but the credit amount is based on your overall tax situation, not just earned income.

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Thanks for clearing that up! I was totally mixing up ACTC requirements with EITC. That makes much more sense now. So if I understand right, the parent needs earned income to qualify for ACTC, but the scholarship question is more about how it affects household income for Premium Tax Credit, not whether it counts for the ACTC calculation itself?

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Amina Diop

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Don't forget about liability insurance! If you're renting out a camper, you need proper commercial insurance coverage. Your regular homeowner's policy likely won't cover commercial activities, and your personal auto insurance won't cover rental use. This is actually relevant to your tax question too - insurance costs can be allocated between business/personal use just like your storage costs. The insurance costs specifically for the rental activity are fully deductible business expenses.

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StarSurfer

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Thanks for bringing this up! Do you have any recommendations for finding good commercial insurance for a camper rental? And approximately how much should I expect to pay compared to regular insurance?

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Amina Diop

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I recommend talking to an independent insurance broker who handles both personal and commercial policies. They can shop around for the best coverage for your specific situation. Commercial insurance for a rental camper will definitely cost more than personal insurance - probably 1.5 to 2 times as much. The exact cost depends on factors like the value of your camper, your location, coverage limits, and how many days you rent it out. Make sure the policy specifically covers peer-to-peer rentals, as some commercial policies are designed for full-time rental businesses and might not be appropriate for your mixed-use situation.

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Oliver Weber

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Just want to add - make sure you're following local zoning laws if you're running a business from your home. Some neighborhoods have restrictions on commercial activities, including vehicle rentals and storage of commercial vehicles. Would hate to see you get hit with fines or have to shut down your business after investing in the camper.

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This is such an important point. My neighbor tried to run an equipment rental business from his home and got shut down by the HOA and city zoning department. Cost him thousands in fines and legal fees.

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Paolo Conti

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When I started my LLC, I was confused too. My accountant told me to just use cash basis because: 1. It's easier to understand (money in, money out - done) 2. Better for taxes usually (you can time income/expenses better) 3. Less bookkeeping hassle 4. Most small businesses use it Unless you have inventory or make over $26 million annually, cash method is usually fine. The IRS generally prefers small businesses use cash accounting anyway.

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Amina Sow

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I heard businesses with inventory HAVE to use accrual. Is that true? I'm planning to sell handmade jewelry through my LLC and will have some materials on hand.

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GalaxyGazer

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The real question to ask: How do you plan to run your business day-to-day? If you're mostly getting paid immediately for services (like a coffee shop, hair salon, etc.), cash basis makes more sense. If you send lots of invoices with payment terms, have significant inventory, or have business loans/financing, accrual might give you a clearer financial picture. Don't overthink it though - most accountants can help you change methods later if needed. Cash is simpler to start with.

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That's super helpful! My business will be mostly project-based digital marketing with clients paying after work is completed, usually within 30 days. No inventory really, just my time and some software subscriptions. So it sounds like cash would be simpler to start with?

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GalaxyGazer

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For a project-based digital marketing business with 30-day payment terms and no inventory, cash accounting would absolutely be simpler to start with. It'll align better with your actual cash flow (which is what you really care about when you're starting out), and the record-keeping is much more straightforward. You'll just record income when clients actually pay you, which makes tax planning easier too. If your business model changes significantly down the road or you grow substantially, you can always reconsider, but cash accounting is the right choice for your situation now.

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Tyrone Hill

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In terms of pricing, I think location matters more than you might expect. Even though you're remote, a NJ-based CPA is likely used to paying higher rates than a FL-based one might. In the Northeast, I've seen preparers with your experience level get $30-40/hour for 1040s and Schedule Cs, and maybe $40-50 once they're comfortable with S Corps. Keep in mind that as a contractor, you're responsible for your own taxes, software, training, etc. So your rate should be higher than what you'd accept as an employee. Don't sell yourself short!

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Rudy Cenizo

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Thanks for this insight! Do you think it's reasonable to negotiate a rate increase after I've completed a certain number of returns or after a specific time period?

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Tyrone Hill

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Absolutely! That's a very common arrangement. You could propose starting at a lower rate while training (maybe $30-35/hour), then bump up to $40-45 after you've successfully completed 10-15 S Corp returns or after the first month, whichever comes first. Just make sure to get this agreement in writing before you start. Many CPAs will happily agree to this structure since they expect you'll become more valuable as you gain experience with their specific clients and processes. It also gives you a built-in opportunity to revisit compensation without having to initiate an awkward conversation later.

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Has anyone discussed the software expectations? Will she provide access to the tax software or are you expected to have your own license? That could significantly impact what rate makes sense.

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Good point. When I subcontracted, the CPA provided access to their Drake software through a remote login, but I had to use my own computer and internet. Some may expect you to have your own ProSeries or UltraTax license which would be crazy expensive for a subcontractor.

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Felicity Bud

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Just wanted to add my experience - I filed an amendment last year for about $800 in additional taxes. It was processed within 12 weeks, no audit, no questions, no problems whatsoever. The key things I did: - Included a clear explanation letter - Attached all supporting documents - Double-checked all math - Made sure I used the right amendment form (1040-X) - Paid the additional tax immediately Don't stress too much. The IRS is mainly concerned with big discrepancies and potential fraud, not honest mistakes that you're voluntarily correcting!

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Max Reyes

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What supporting documents did you need to include? I'm not sure what to attach with mine.

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Felicity Bud

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It depends on what you're amending! For my situation, I was adding some dividend income I missed, so I included the corrected 1099-DIV form. Generally, you should include any documents that support the specific changes you're making. If you're changing income, include the corrected income statement. If you're adding a deduction, include receipts or documentation of those expenses. If you're changing filing status, include documentation that supports that change. The IRS instructions for Form 1040-X have a good section on what to attach. If you're not sure, include more documentation rather than less - better to give them everything they might need than to have them request additional info later.

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i worked at the irs 4 years (not anymore) and i can tell you amendments are NOT automatic audit triggers!! yes they get more human eyes on them than regular returns but that's not the same as an audit. for a $405 difference it's extremely unlikely you'd face any issues. the irs is focused on big fish, not small honest mistakes. they dont have resources to audit simple amendments for a few hundred bucks. just make sure you explain the reason for amendment clearly and include any supporting docs. and dont stress!!

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Omg thank you so much for this insider perspective! That's honestly such a relief to hear. I've been losing sleep over this and its good to know I'm not on some automatic audit list. I'll make sure to be super clear about why I'm filing the amendment and include everything they might need!

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