Top 10 tax questions for RVers and digital nomads
As a tax preparer for many digital nomads particularly full-time RVers, I get asked lots of questions from current and prospective clients. As we are closing out 2018 and about to welcome in 2019, I thought I’d answer the most frequently asked questions especially as it relates to any tax law changes beginning in 2018.…
Simple steps to transfer an LLC to a new state
or those of you with an established business, how do you handle taking a business on the road? Do you need to register a new business in your domicile state? Let’s talk about how to transfer an LLC to a new state. Let’s say you already have an LLC in Colorado, your “old” home state.…
RV Ownership and RV Tax Deductions
First things first, don’t buy an RV for a tax deduction. Instead, look at it as a lifestyle choice. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few RV tax deductions available to those who RV. RV Tax Deductions Home Mortgage Interest Deduction If you financed your RV, you might be able to take the interest…
3 Ways to Take the Section 179 Deduction on an RV
You own an RV and decide to rent it out for some extra cash. How do you deal with taxes? Let’s dive into understanding the section 179 deduction on your RV rental. First, it’s important to separate the different types of RV rentals. Residential Rental if you live FULL-TIME in your RV If you are…
Guide to Handle Income Taxes When Renting Out Your RV
Thinking of taking a trip away from your motorhome or RV? Plan on renting it out while you are gone. Keep these tax rules in mind. Now you can plan ahead for income taxes when renting out your RV. Renting out your RV Many RV owners use rental websites such as Outdoorsy to earn a…
Travel expenses: Are they deductible on your taxes?
Most of you proudly identify yourself as a full-time RVer or digital nomad because you’re living your dream. You are lucky enough to travel full-time while working remotely from the road. Does this mean you can take all your costs as a travel expense? Remember, you don’t live in a sticks-and-bricks home with a typical 9-5 lifestyle like the…
Solar Tax Credit: What you need to know
This year is different, because this was the year you installed solar on your RV, and now you’re ready to get that big fat tax credit to help with that expense. Let’s clarify the solar tax credit. UPDATED to reflect current tax law as of August 2022 Solar Tax Credit The solar tax credit was extended…
RV full-time taxes: how are they different
With so many questions, tax time can feel overwhelming. With this list, I hope to answer some questions to aid in gathering information and staying organized throughout the year to make tax time easier. Remember each of us is individual and has individual tax needs even when we live in an RV. RV full-time taxes…