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I am a homeschooling mother and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) combining my experience and knowledge to help homeschool organizations such as co-ops, support groups, music and sports programs. HomeschoolCPA answers questions from homeschool leaders on many topics such as nonprofit status, liability, paying teachers, tax exempt status and taxes.
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2:46 PM, Oct. 29, 2006
HomeschoolCPA is a Recommended Blog!
Berrymorin has chosen me her Weekly Recommended Blog Choice. Awww shucks, she makes me blush with the nice things she said:
Oct. 28, 2006 - Berrymorins Bits and Tips Weekly Recommended Blog Choice - Homeschool CPA
I decided on a fellow Homeschoolblogger member for this week's recommended blog, at Berrymorins Bits and Tips. Please stop by and say hello.
What sets 'Homeschool CPA' blog
apart from many homeschooler blogs is the focus of the posts. You read
about running the 'business end' of a homeschool organization, personal
tax and finance information, and the bloggers' home business
experience.
I learned something helpful and pertinent to me,
on every visit. For example, are you aware that the IRS will be
requiring a paper trail of your cash church donations?
Also,
many homeschool groups are misclassifying the teachers that they hire
as Independent Contractors. This could result in penalties, interests
along with back pay to the I.R.S.
Feel free to recommend 'Homeschool CPA' to your homeschoolers/home business/telecommuters friends and family.
But seriously, I do want this blog to be helpful. Comment away,
ask questions, pick my brain. I'll try to address any topic you'd
like a homeschooling CPA to talk about.
Carol
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I found your blog by Berrymornin's recommendation and boy am I glad I have! I have a question, I spoke with an IRS representative just today about an educator's expense tax break. (I guess that's what it's called. LOL)
The IRS rep stated that IRS laws specifically prohibit homeschoolers from getting up to $250 credit for educational items purchased. However, he stated congressional law overrides IRS law and that congressional law requires teachers work in a school as defined by state law. In our home state, Kentucky, we are considered private schools.
The IRS rep suggested I give the credit a go next year but be prepared for an audit.
Can you shed some light on the situation?
Thank you so very much.
Posted by RollsLife on Nov. 3, 2006 at 6:24 PM
You surely deserve it. I even have your blog bookmarked due to terrific and helpful tips you provide. Thanks again and I will be back.
Posted by berrymorin on Nov. 3, 2006 at 6:48 PM
I answered RollsLife question in a separate blog entry. Look for an entry titled "Do homeschool teachers get the Educators Expense deduction?" and dated Nov 6, 2006.
Carol
Posted by HomeschoolCPA on Nov. 6, 2006 at 12:43 PM
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Congrats
