02/08/2026
Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's deductible.
Many deductions are claimed every day without bad intent.
The problem is that many don’t hold up in an IRS audit.
We’re not talking about fraud.
We’re talking about weak tax positions:
deductions without clear legal support, solid facts, or proper documentation.
When the IRS reviews a return, it doesn’t evaluate habits.
It evaluates law, facts, and evidence.
If a deduction can’t be explained and supported, the position breaks, even if it “passed” before.
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