Don’t Shoot the Messenger, But... Your Daily Starbucks Run Isn’t a Write-Off ☕️ (believe me I wish it was too!) I get it. The line between “business expense” and “treat yourself” can feel real blurry sometimes. But here’s the deal—just because you feel like your oat milk latte is essential for client calls doesn’t mean the IRS agrees. Personal expenses are just that—personal. Your gym membership, your weekly “business brainstorming” sushi nights, that fancy new espresso machine for your home office? Not deductible. I don’t make the rules, I just keep you from breaking them. BUT here’s the good news: If you’re an S-Corp or C-Corp, you’d be better off paying yourself more instead of trying to sneak personal expenses into your books. That way, you get the money legitimately and can spend it however you want—no IRS side-eye required. Plus, your payroll is a real deduction, unlike your “team-building” wine subscription. 🍷 So, before you try to write off your next impulse buy, ask yours...