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Are there deductions for W-2 employees?

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Are there deductions for W-2 employees?

Mentions W-2 employee deductions but pivots to promoting his Explorer membership for small business tax advice.

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

Most tax preparers just file and hand you the bill without explaining what they did or what you're paying for.

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Truck drivers often miss these big deductions

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Truck drivers often miss these big deductions

Long-haul truckers can claim per diem and mileage for parts runs, but many tax preparers miss these.

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Rental remodel costs aren't all deductible right away

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Rental remodel costs aren't all deductible right away

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

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

If your tax person never explains anything or offers advice, they're just plugging in numbers and you deserve better.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

An auto repair shop missed $50-60K in annual equipment write-offs for 7 years because their tax person said they couldn't deduct it.

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

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How a business cruise can be tax deductible

Business education cruises with relevant experts can qualify as deductible business expenses you can take annually.

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The IRS isn't going away, so file your taxes

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The IRS isn't going away, so file your taxes

The IRS gets copies of your W-2s and 1099s and will file a return for you without deductions if you don't.

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Is there a secret to avoid paying all taxes?

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Is there a secret to avoid paying all taxes?

The only way to avoid all taxes is to die; otherwise the tax code exists to help business owners take deductions.

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You don't need an LLC to be in business

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You don't need an LLC to be in business

You're in business from dollar one of income, whether or not you've formed an LLC.

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First time abatement can remove IRS penalties

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First time abatement can remove IRS penalties

If you've filed and paid on time for 4-5 years, ask the IRS for a first time abatement to remove late penalties (but not interest).

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Why taking business deductions isn't greedy

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Why taking business deductions isn't greedy

Deductions pass taxable income to the next business in the chain, so you're paying exactly what you owe.

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Why using cash to avoid taxes will backfire

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Why using cash to avoid taxes will backfire

If you're hiding income with cash and get caught, expect a huge tax bill because you won't have records to prove business expenses.

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How home office deductions actually work

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How home office deductions actually work

You can only deduct the percentage of your home used for business, not your whole mortgage or utilities.

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Why I chose video marketing over templates

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Why I chose video marketing over templates

Real conversations build trust better than recycled content from template websites.

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How I found $25,000 in missing deductions on one return

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How I found $25,000 in missing deductions on one return

A review of a construction business tax return revealed missing rent, advertising, and tool expenses that saved $12,000.

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Want to collaborate? Invite me on your show

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Want to collaborate? Invite me on your show

If you stitch my videos, consider inviting me on live instead so we can teach your followers together.

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Want The Real Tax Guy on your podcast? DM us

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Want The Real Tax Guy on your podcast? DM us

The Real Tax Guy is open to podcast collaborations—just send a direct message to get in touch.

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What to do when you get a 1099 form

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What to do when you get a 1099 form

Report 1099 income on a Schedule C as a business so you can deduct expenses like mileage, meals, and phone.

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You can't hide Venmo and Cash App from the IRS

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You can't hide Venmo and Cash App from the IRS

The IRS now tracks digital payment apps and issues 1099s, so separate personal from business transactions.

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Why your rental loss shows zero on schedule E

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Why your rental loss shows zero on schedule E

If you make too much money, you can't deduct rental property losses unless you meet the real estate professional criteria.

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The IRS doesn't care what brand of car you drive

Car brand doesn't trigger audits; the IRS only cares about value and business use.

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How to avoid getting flagged by the IRS

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How to avoid getting flagged by the IRS

Large sudden deductions or losses that don't match your income can trigger IRS attention.

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How do you make money off real estate?

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How do you make money off real estate?

A quick intro to understanding how people profit from real estate investing.

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