The Augusta Rule
Take money out of your business tax-free — legally.The Augusta Rule (§280A(g)) lets you rent your home to your own business up to 14 days a year: the business deducts the rent, and you exclude that same rent from your personal income entirely. This Guide shows you how to claim it, price it so it holds, give each day a real business purpose, and build the documentation packet that defends it — and it comes with an Excel tool that runs the benefit and builds your doc log on your own numbers.WHO THIS IS FOR· S-corp and C-corp owners who hold meetings, planning days, or team events· LLC and partnership owners looking for a clean, documented deduction· Owners who have heard of the Augusta Rule but aren't sure how to do it right· Anyone who wants the strategy and the audit-ready file, not just the headlineWHAT'S INSIDEThe ebook — a plain-English Guide (2026 edition) with four chapters:· The 14-Day Rule — how §280A(g) makes the rent tax-free to you and deductible to the business· Setting a Defensible Rate — comparable-venue pricing, because “reasonable” is the whole ballgame· A Real Business Purpose — board meetings, planning days, and team events that qualify· The Documentation Packet — rental agreement, comparables, minutes, and the 1099 trap to avoidThe Excel tool — Augusta Rule Benefit & Doc Calculator. Enter your rented days (capped at 14), your daily rate, and your tax rate and it returns your business deduction, the tax saved, and the income excluded — plus a comparable-rate builder and a dated meeting log for your documentation packet.WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY ABLE TO DO· Claim the Augusta Rule deduction and exclude the rent from your personal income· Set a daily rate three real comparables support — not a number you made up· Give every rented day a business purpose that survives a plain description· Build the four-part packet that defends the deduction· Avoid the self-1099 trap that turns a clean deduction into a noticeFORMAT & DELIVERYInstant download. PDF ebook + Excel tool (.xlsx). Lifetime access and free updates.SAVE MORE WITH THE PACKThis title is part of the Small Business Owner Pack — bundled at a steep discount ($389). Or get every Tax Confident guide with the All-Access Pass ($699).FAQIs this current? Yes — it uses 2026 figures and the current §280A(g) rules. Confirm your local comparables before you claim.Do I need special software? Any spreadsheet app that opens .xlsx (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers). Just fill in the light-blue cells.Is this tax advice? No. It is educational and makes you a sharp, informed client. It does not replace your own preparer.Do I need an S-corp? No — it works for any business that is a separate taxpayer from you, including C-corps, partnerships, and multi-member LLCs. A sole proprietor with no separate entity cannot rent to themselves.Refunds? If it is not what you expected, reach out at hello@taxconfident.co. Disclaimer: This product is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules and thresholds change — consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.taxconfident.gumroad.com · hello@taxconfident.co
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