Author: Miguel Alexander Centeno

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About Miguel Alexander Centeno
Miguel Alexander Centeno is an author, speaker, and tax leader at Shared Economy Tax. A former Big 4 tax manager, he represents taxpayers in all matters before the IRS, including the U.S. Tax Court. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, and MSNBC on tax related articles and has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives as a part of hearings for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A father of three, Miguel is an avid acoustic guitar player, gravel cyclist and once-a-week yogi.

Posts by Miguel Alexander Centeno

Easy Expense Tracking for Maximum Deductions

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Tracking your income and your expenses is the first and one of the most important steps in understanding your tax obligations. Accurately calculating your net income (earnings less deductions) will give you the clarity you need to determine whether you are required to make estimated payments and whether you will be subject to underpayment penalties, for example.  Calculating annual income  Whether you’re paid hourly, weekly, or receive a fixed salary for the year, knowing how m […] […]

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Leasing vs Buying a Car: Which Offers More Tax Savings?

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Rideshare business owners are facing new tax regulations following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) some of which have affected leasing and depreciation tax rules. As a result, Tax Reform means that rideshare business owners now need to reassess the implications of lease vs. buy tax before deciding to lease or purchase new vehicles.Here are some important points to consider in evaluating lease vs. buy tax.Lease Tax Treatment vs. Depreciation ​Depreciation is a tax method tha […] […]

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Car Depreciation for 1099 Contractors and Car-Sharers

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Carsharing presents a great opportunity for people with cars sitting in their driveway and for entrepreneurs looking to compete with traditional car-rental services. In addition, there can be key tax benefits. If you’ve earned money this year from sharing your car on Relay Rides, Turo, or Maven, you should know that you may be eligible to take a deduction on your taxes for your vehicle. The tax code’s vehicle Section 179 deduction could potentially save you a lot of money on your taxes. Here is […] […]

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