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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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Working remotely on vacation doesn't make it a business trip

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Working remotely on vacation doesn't make it a business trip

Your reason for the trip matters—if it's vacation, you can't deduct it just because you worked while there.

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Why the IRS might call your business a hobby

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Why the IRS might call your business a hobby

If your business only creates losses, the IRS can reclassify it as a hobby and make you repay years of tax savings with penalties.

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Why real estate can be a great tax investment

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Why real estate can be a great tax investment

Real estate offers tax advantages when done correctly, and professional help is available.

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What travel expenses are deductible on a business trip

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What travel expenses are deductible on a business trip

Business travel costs like mileage, hotels, meals, flights, rental cars, and even lounge memberships can be deducted from your income.

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Cost segregation might not be the tax win you think

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Cost segregation might not be the tax win you think

Taking all your depreciation in year one means you get nothing in year two, so plan accordingly.

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You can deduct meals without a 30 mile rule

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You can deduct meals without a 30 mile rule

There's no IRS rule requiring meals to be 30 or 50 miles away to be deductible; just keep credit card records.

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There are no secret tax loopholes the IRS doesn't know about

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There are no secret tax loopholes the IRS doesn't know about

The tax code already works in your favor if you understand it; tricks and loopholes just invite trouble.

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Retirement planning depends on your business profit

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Retirement planning depends on your business profit

Different retirement accounts work for different situations based on your age, profit level, and when you want to retire.

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How crypto is taxed now and the form you'll get

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How crypto is taxed now and the form you'll get

Crypto sales now come on a 1099-B form and you must report the capital gains on your tax return.

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Why cash transactions can backfire in an IRS audit

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Why cash transactions can backfire in an IRS audit

If you pay for business expenses in cash and get audited, you won't have bank records to prove your story.

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Why cheap tax prep might cost you thousands

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Why cheap tax prep might cost you thousands

DIY software doesn't catch missed deductions like travel, meals, and other write-offs you're entitled to.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

If you buy equipment for your business, you can write it off—don't let a bad preparer tell you otherwise.

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No, taxes are not voluntary

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No, taxes are not voluntary

The sovereign citizen claim that taxes are voluntary is a misinterpretation with no legal basis.

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