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5 min read“It’s always like, ‘It depends.’” That phrase from tax attorney and CPA Jasmine DiLucci is the through-line of a conversation that tries to separate legitimate tax avoidance from outright tax evasion. The episode is built around a simple game: the hosts present popular “tax hacks” they have seen on social media or heard at barbecues, and DiLucci rates them as love, like, or hate—with an explanation of the legal mechanics behind each one. The result is a practical guide to the difference between smart planning and the kind of advice that can land someone in jail.
The Vehicle Deduction: It’s Not About the Car, It’s About the Use
One of the most common pieces of bad advice involves writing off a vehicle. DiLucci explains that driving to and from a primary place of work is personal commuting and is nondeductible. The hack only works if you can legally establish a home office as your principal place of business. In that case, driving from that home office to a secondary work location becomes deductible business mileage. But the key is exclusive use and excellent recordkeeping. DiLucci recommends MileIQ for tracking.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:00) **Welcome & the Tax Avoidance vs. Evasion Line** - Jasmine DiLucci, a tax attorney, CPA, and enrolled agent, joins to separate legitimate tax avoidance from illegal evasion.
- 2 (06:00) **Tax Hack #1: "Writing Off My Vehicle"** - The panel evaluates the claim that you can deduct the full value of your car because you drive for work.
- 3 (09:42) **Tax Hack #2: "Taking the Home Office Deduction"** - Analyzing the claim that working from home with a laptop qualifies you for the home office deduction.
- 4 (12:44) **Tax Hack #3: "Putting My Kids on the Payroll"** - Evaluating the strategy of hiring your children to shift income and get a deduction.
- 5 (16:14) **Tax Hack #4: "Moving to Puerto Rico for Tax Breaks"** - Assessing the popular strategy of relocating to Puerto Rico to slash federal taxes.
- 6 (18:18) **Tax Hack #5: "Writing Off a Vacation as a Business Trip"** - Debunking the idea that taking a few work calls on a personal trip makes the entire trip deductible.
- 7 (20:50) **Tax Hack #6: "Claiming Sovereign Citizenship to Avoid Taxes"** - The most dangerous hack, which will absolutely land you in jail.
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Show Notes
You can check out Jasmine’s content here: https://www.youtube.com/@taxleverage Can viral tax hacks actually land you in prison? Tax attorney, CPA, and Enrolled Agent Jasmine DiLucci joins Brian and Bo to separate legal tax avoidance from illegal tax evasion. From writing off your car and home office to hiring your kids, deducting vacations, and moving to Puerto Rico, we're examining popular tax advice to find out what actually works—and what could create serious IRS problems. Plus, discover legitimate tax planning strategies involving 401(k)s, Roth accounts, real estate, business deductions, and the three tax buckets that can help you build a more tax-efficient financial future.
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