The Business Deduction Ledger

Every founder eventually asks the same question: what can I legally deduct, what only looks deductible, and what records will protect that deduction if anyone ever asks. The Business Deduction Ledger answers those questions in plain English. Instead of viral tax myths or risky shortcuts, it explains how legitimate business deductions actually work, how to document them properly, and how to avoid the common bookkeeping mistakes that create audit problems. Covers meals under the new 2026 Section 274(o) rules, the mid-year mileage rate split, vehicles, home offices, Section 179, business credit cards, and the complete 20-field Business Deduction Ledger system for building audit-ready proof packets. Verified through July 2026.