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Maximizing Business Transportation Expense Deductions The costs of commuting from a personal residence to places of business or employment generally are nondeductible personal expenditures. The deduction for commuting costs is disallowed regardless of the distance involved.   Tax Aspects of Becoming Self-employed Individual taxpayers are opting to start their own businesses for myriad reasons. Regardless of why you're contemplating self-employment, you should consider several basic tax-related issues before and immediately after actually leaving your current job.   Which Is Best for Your Business: Section 179 or 100% Bonus Depreciation? Taxpayers who acquire assets for use in their trade or business activity have a very good chance of writing off the entire cost, thanks to 100% bonus depreciation plus very generous Section 179 deduction limits.