Are you getting the full §199A deduction?
Section 199A lets pass-through business owners deduct up to 20% of qualified business income. But it phases out above certain income levels, disappears entirely for some service businesses, and for S-corp owners the W-2 salary directly determines how much you can claim. See exactly where you stand.
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