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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 must be depreciated, but repairs like carpet and paint can be written off immediately.

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Tax strategies for rental properties

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Tax strategies for rental properties

A brief introduction to tax strategies available for rental property owners.

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What happens if you don't file your taxes

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What happens if you don't file your taxes

The IRS gets copies of your income documents and will eventually file a return for you with no deductions, then collect what you owe.

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Venmo income and IRS audits going back 7 years

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Venmo income and IRS audits going back 7 years

The IRS can audit up to seven years back and see your Venmo history, so unreported income may catch up with you.

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Venmo tax reporting update (brief mention)

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Venmo tax reporting update (brief mention)

Quick mention of Venmo reporting changes with a plug for membership signup.

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Business meal requirements: the $300 dinner

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Business meal requirements: the $300 dinner

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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Yes, you do have to pay taxes

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Yes, you do have to pay taxes

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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Misleading tax videos online

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Misleading tax videos online

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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Someone will eventually pay taxes on it

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Someone will eventually pay taxes on it

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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It's all about tax strategy

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It's all about tax strategy

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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A common occurrence in my office

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A common occurrence in my office

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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Meal deductions, done right

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Meal deductions, done right

Straight talk from TJ, The Real Tax Guy.

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Did they leave money on the table?

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Did they leave money on the table?

How a three year review of your past returns works and what TJ finds in them.

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Real strategy, not a template

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Real strategy, not a template

Why cookie cutter tax plans cost you money, and what a custom strategy looks at.

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Meet The Real Tax Guy

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Meet The Real Tax Guy

Who TJ is, how he works, and why 50,000 people follow him for tax advice.

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