Hello. I’ve been doing some research lately on how best to write of homeschool expenses in the state of Florida and came across your website. I’m hoping that you can assist me.
I’ve contacted my accountant who was able to confirm that the only way to write off homeschool expenses in Florida is to incorporate yourself.
If I go through that process, is there a site or a list of what I will be able to write off? Is it 100% of costs like curriculum and field trips? I’ve also heard that I can write off mileage related to homeschool events and even a portion of my mortgage.
I haven’t been able to find a good list anywhere that will tell me what steps I need to take and what advantages I will have once I take those steps.
Can you help or direct me to a good site that can help me?
Thank you so much for your time.
Becky C in FL
Becky,
To “incorporate yourself” you need a legitimate trade or business with a source of revenue (i.e. sales of a product or service). Paying yourself for homeschooling your own children does not count as a trade or business or revenue, so you cannot legally form a corporation.
Even if you do somehow form a corporation without revenue, your homeschool expenses are personal expenses and cannot be deducted on your corporate income tax return.
The advice you received from the accountant you found was incorrect.
Carol Topp, CPA