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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High fees don't guarantee good advice — many costly preparers spread outdated rules about meals and mileage deductions.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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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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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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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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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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How to know if you have the wrong tax guy

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How to know if you have the wrong tax guy

If your tax preparer doesn't explain your return or teach you anything, it's time to find someone who will.

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Why the Augusta rule isn't as easy as people think

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Why the Augusta rule isn't as easy as people think

You need employees, actual business use, and fair market rent to qualify for the Augusta rule deduction.

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How business owners can write off a cruise

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How business owners can write off a cruise

Host a business conference on a cruise ship to make it a legitimate tax-deductible business expense.

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Why business owners miss deductions they deserve

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Why business owners miss deductions they deserve

Fear of IRS scrutiny makes people skip legitimate write-offs, but receipts are usually enough proof.

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

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Equipment purchases are deductible for your business

Business owners can write off equipment purchases, and missing this deduction could cost you tens of thousands over time.

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Why a side business beats W-2 income for tax savings

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Why a side business beats W-2 income for tax savings

Self-employment opens up more deductions and retirement options than a regular job offers.

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Why IRS rules seem complicated but help small businesses

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Why IRS rules seem complicated but help small businesses

The complex tax code actually contains rules designed to help small businesses reduce their tax burden.

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What paying your fair share actually means

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What paying your fair share actually means

Paying your fair share just means following the rules and keeping receipts for legitimate business expenses.

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Do you have to report Venmo business income

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Do you have to report Venmo business income

Yes, business income received through Venmo must be reported on your taxes.

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Why the IRS isn't a conspiracy theory

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Why the IRS isn't a conspiracy theory

The IRS publishes all its rules publicly, and following them legally reduces what small businesses owe.

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What actually counts as a business deduction

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What actually counts as a business deduction

A business deduction must help your business, not just be something you paid for personally.

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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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