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Rental remodels: what you can write off now vs later

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Rental remodels: what you can write off now vs later

Capital improvements like roofs and countertops get depreciated over time, while repairs like paint and carpet can be written off immediately.

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How business owners can write off a vacation

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How business owners can write off a vacation

Attend a business conference to make travel deductible, including hotels before and after the event.

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Why real estate investing was hard for me personally

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Why real estate investing was hard for me personally

Real estate losses can still be deductible if you actively participate, but the real goal is buying low and selling high.

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What the IRS means by necessary and reasonable

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What the IRS means by necessary and reasonable

The IRS tests expenses as necessary and reasonable, but both terms are flexible based on your situation.

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Why expensive tax pros skip valid deductions

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Why expensive tax pros skip valid deductions

Some pricey preparers refuse legitimate meal and mileage deductions out of excess caution, costing you money.

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Why the Augusta rule might get you in trouble

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Why the Augusta rule might get you in trouble

The Augusta rule requires employees to physically be in your home, not just family members who are already there.

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Why fake business losses are risky but airplane deductions are legit

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Why fake business losses are risky but airplane deductions are legit

The IRS expects businesses to profit 2 of 5 years or they may audit you back 7 years with penalties.

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Common tax myths I keep hearing from clients

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Common tax myths I keep hearing from clients

Debunks myths about meal deductions, truck write-offs, and whether kids' W-2s go on your return.

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Phone and internet can be rental property deductions

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Phone and internet can be rental property deductions

If you use your phone or internet to manage rental properties, those costs are deductible.

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Yes, I actually do tax returns (and here's how to work with me)

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Yes, I actually do tax returns (and here's how to work with me)

Beyond the videos, there are tax prep services, a subscription with office hours, community forums, and even a tax-deductible cruise.

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LLC types and when to switch to an S corp

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LLC types and when to switch to an S corp

Single-member LLCs pay self-employment tax on all profits; switching to an S corp can reduce that tax when income grows.

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What to do if you get audited by the IRS

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What to do if you get audited by the IRS

Most IRS letters just ask you to verify info, and real audits aren't scary if you told the truth.

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Why working remotely doesn't make a trip deductible

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Why working remotely doesn't make a trip deductible

You need a real business reason to be somewhere, not just doing your regular work from a vacation spot.

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Are we paying too much in taxes right now

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Are we paying too much in taxes right now

A look at whether the current tax system asks too much of some while others take out more than they put in.

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Is AI taking over the IRS?

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Is AI taking over the IRS?

Brief question about whether artificial intelligence is being used by the IRS.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

A repair shop missed seven years of equipment write-offs because their tax person said they couldn't deduct them.

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What reasonable and necessary actually means for expenses

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What reasonable and necessary actually means for expenses

Spend what you need for business purposes without going so lavish it looks unusual relative to your income.

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I actually do tax returns, not just videos

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I actually do tax returns, not just videos

After 30 years of doing taxes, I offer free reviews to help you understand what your specific business should track.

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Why you still owe taxes on small business income

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Why you still owe taxes on small business income

Even if business income is under the standard deduction, you still owe self-employment tax on it.

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Free tax Q&A every Saturday on TikTok Live

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Free tax Q&A every Saturday on TikTok Live

Join the free TikTok Live every Saturday at 3pm Central to ask your tax questions directly.

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Why deductions aren't cheating on your taxes

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Why deductions aren't cheating on your taxes

When you write off business expenses, the money goes to other businesses who then pay taxes on it.

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How travel influencers write off their trips

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How travel influencers write off their trips

Travel influencers can deduct trips because travel is their job and they're making money marketing for hotels.

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When travel deductions to rental property go too far

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When travel deductions to rental property go too far

Travel to rental properties is deductible, but chartering a private jet instead of flying coach will get you flagged by the IRS.

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How to track your business deductions

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How to track your business deductions

Join the Explorer membership for advice, videos, and live office hours to help track business expenses.

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