So there are different ways to expense your vehicle stuff - TALK TO YOUR ACCOUNTANT FOR WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU - but we log miles.
Most of our work is in-home, but on the trips to various depos out of town, conventions, and errands to Staples and the post office, it's important that we log our business miles on our personal vehicles. *(years ago, my S corp bought my Tahoe. Was a totally cool deduction. When I dissolved the S corp I had to buy it back from myself. good times)
It's nice to have the log books on hand for when you go out on New Year's Day to run a business errand.
Don't forget to make those last-minute 2021 deduction purchases. J/K - I'm not offering accounting advice. But if you need a new computer ... check with your people and see if it's a smart move. Or maybe your retirement plan...
Happy LAST WEEK OF 2021!
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
