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Home Office Deduction Can Skirt Limits on State and Local Taxes

Home Office Deduction Can Skirt Limits on State and Local Taxes

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 24, 2018 | Home ownership, Personal finance, Self-employment, Taxes

Conventional wisdom holds that taking a home office deduction is an audit flag. The new tax law gives more people a reason to risk it.

Flavors of Basque Country in a Brooklyn Kitchen

Flavors of Basque Country in a Brooklyn Kitchen

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 20, 2018 | Food, France, Travel

Peppers are abundant lately at U.S. greengrocers. Just what you need to create poulet basquaise – a classic chicken dish that warms body and soul.

Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros

Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 12, 2018 | Airbnb, Personal finance, Sharing economy, Travel

Some travelers who’ve been burned on sharing economy websites no longer want to deal directly with homeowners. Instead they are using these platforms to find local property managers. The hope is that they will impose quality control.

What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story

What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 4, 2018 | Airbnb, France, Personal finance, Sharing economy, Travel

The sharing economy has created a new breed of amateur hoteliers. And when the accommodations don’t measure up, that can wreck a vacation. These steps can help you take recourse.

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