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Why we only do taxes and not accounting

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Why we only do taxes and not accounting

Tax pros who also do accounting squeeze you in around their real job, which is why you can't get answers from them.

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How the IRS computer catches fake dependents

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How the IRS computer catches fake dependents

The IRS matches data and flags suspicious changes like sudden new children on your return to catch false claims.

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Tax deductible cruise announcement

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Tax deductible cruise announcement

Check the bio link for updates on the upcoming tax deductible cruise.

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Deductions people always forget to claim

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Deductions people always forget to claim

Mileage, meals, internet, and phone bills add up fast—one realtor saved $12,000 by tracking mileage.

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Realtors often miss these basic deductions

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Realtors often miss these basic deductions

A realtor's return showed only 100 miles and $10 in meals monthly; fixing three years of missed deductions recovered $22,000.

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How a cruise can be a tax deductible business trip

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How a cruise can be a tax deductible business trip

Business trips to destinations like the Bahamas can be deductible if there's a legitimate business purpose involved.

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Big airplane deduction

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Big airplane deduction

Brief mention of an airplane write-off, but no specific tax advice is given in this clip.

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Expensive tax preparers aren't always better

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Expensive tax preparers aren't always better

High fees don't guarantee good advice — many costly preparers spread outdated rules about meals and mileage deductions.

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Business expenses most people forget to deduct

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Business expenses most people forget to deduct

Mileage, meals, phone, and internet are commonly missed deductions that can add up to thousands in tax savings.

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You don't need an LLC to be a business

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You don't need an LLC to be a business

Report all business income on Schedule C regardless of amount or LLC status.

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Why we only do taxes and skip accounting

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Why we only do taxes and skip accounting

Focusing solely on taxes instead of accounting lets us give clients more time and catch errors others miss.

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How to tell if a rental expense is a repair or improvement

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How to tell if a rental expense is a repair or improvement

If it wears out in five or six years it's a repair; if it lasts the life of the property, like a roof, you must depreciate it.

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Why deductions still help the economy

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Why deductions still help the economy

When you spend on your business, someone else earns that income and pays tax on it instead of you.

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My honest take on real estate investing losses

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My honest take on real estate investing losses

Buy low and sell high is the only real philosophy; losses are deductible if you actively participate.

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How a cruise vacation can be tax deductible

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How a cruise vacation can be tax deductible

A cruise with educational sessions on retirement and tax planning qualifies as a deductible conference.

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How a business cruise could be tax-deductible

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How a business cruise could be tax-deductible

A cruise focused on business education and learning may qualify as a tax-deductible trip.

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Why you shouldn't use ChatGPT for tax advice

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Why you shouldn't use ChatGPT for tax advice

AI doesn't know your entire tax situation, so it can give incomplete or wrong advice.

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What reasonable and necessary actually means for deductions

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What reasonable and necessary actually means for deductions

Business expenses should make sense for your income level, not be from the dollar menu but not lavish either.

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Skip the expense tracking apps for your small business

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Skip the expense tracking apps for your small business

Use one bank account and credit card for bookkeeping instead of wasting time on apps that track every receipt and mile.

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Why you need to file even if the IRS already knows your income

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Why you need to file even if the IRS already knows your income

The IRS gets your W-2s and 1099s too, and their computer will file for you without any deductions if you don't.

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Buy construction equipment in December to cut your tax bill

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Buy construction equipment in December to cut your tax bill

If you have year-end profits, purchasing equipment before December 31st lets you write it off at 100% and reduce taxes.

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Why you need to stay flexible in business

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Why you need to stay flexible in business

Be willing to adjust your business plan as the environment changes instead of copying what everyone else does.

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Real estate investing basics and what actually works

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Real estate investing basics and what actually works

Real estate success comes down to buying low and selling high, whether you hold for assets or build a portfolio.

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Business deductions people always forget to claim

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Business deductions people always forget to claim

Mileage, meals, internet, and phone bills add up fast when you actually track them for your business.

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