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Why I treat tax returns like a video game

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Why I treat tax returns like a video game

Finding money clients didn't know they were owed makes the boring parts worth it.

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Buy assets and pay bills before year end to reduce taxes

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Buy assets and pay bills before year end to reduce taxes

Accelerate asset purchases and pay outstanding bills before December 31 to maximize this year's deductions.

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How to write off a business trip to the Bahamas

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How to write off a business trip to the Bahamas

Travel days, work days, and weekends between meetings all count toward making a trip tax-deductible.

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Why your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Why your tax preparer should actually talk to you

If your tax office never asks questions or gives advice, you might be missing deductions you don't even know about.

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What I mean by playing the tax game

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What I mean by playing the tax game

Tax planning means meeting with your accountant in October to make strategic moves before year-end, not just handing over numbers in January.

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Why online tax software fails small business owners

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Why online tax software fails small business owners

Online tax software limits Schedule C categories, causing self-employed filers to miss thousands in legitimate deductions.

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Tax membership for year-round help with questions

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Tax membership for year-round help with questions

Promotes weekly office hours membership where you can get ongoing tax help and answers throughout the year.

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Deductions don't cheat the system, they shift who pays

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Deductions don't cheat the system, they shift who pays

When you take a deduction, the person you bought from pays tax on that income instead of you.

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How business expenses reduce your taxable income

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How business expenses reduce your taxable income

Use your business to pay for legitimate expenses like meals, travel, phone, and supplies before calculating profit.

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How buying equipment saved one client $60k in taxes

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How buying equipment saved one client $60k in taxes

A client with $375k profit bought equipment before year-end and saved nearly $60,000 by following depreciation rules.

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How to get your tax questions answered all year long

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How to get your tax questions answered all year long

Invitation to join a weekly Q&A program where tax questions get answered throughout the year.

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How business owners write off vacations as conferences

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How business owners write off vacations as conferences

Business travel to conferences with learning activities can be deductible, including hotels and upgraded rooms.

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What's the most money we've saved someone on taxes

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What's the most money we've saved someone on taxes

We once saved a client four million dollars; if you think you overpaid, send us your return for a free review.

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How to know if you have a good tax guy

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How to know if you have a good tax guy

A good tax preparer teaches you something new, not just enters numbers into forms.

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S corp vs schedule C saved this client $60,000

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S corp vs schedule C saved this client $60,000

High-income business owner with low overhead saved $60k in self-employment tax by using an S corp instead of schedule C.

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Why self-employment changes your tax situation

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Why self-employment changes your tax situation

W-2 employees pay tax on everything, but self-employed people deduct meals, mileage, and home office before calculating taxes.

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Tax debt settlement ads are usually a ripoff

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Tax debt settlement ads are usually a ripoff

The IRS already settles debt for people who can prove they can't pay—no need to pay thousands to a middleman.

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Free tax membership with hours of tax education content

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Free tax membership with hours of tax education content

Sign up for a free membership with extensive tax information to help you understand taxes and avoid IRS trouble.

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What would happen if everyone stopped paying taxes

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What would happen if everyone stopped paying taxes

Government services, military, and programs like the earned income credit would lose funding, hurting those who benefit most.

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Why I review your past tax returns for free

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Why I review your past tax returns for free

Most returns I review have missed deductions, so I offer free reviews to help people get money back.

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How business trips to resorts can be tax deductible

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How business trips to resorts can be tax deductible

Travel for conferences, retreats, or client meetings can be deductible if the primary purpose is business.

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When to switch from LLC to S corp

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When to switch from LLC to S corp

There's no magic income number; consider S corp status when you have significant profit to reduce self-employment tax.

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How a side business can lower your overall taxes

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How a side business can lower your overall taxes

Business expenses like meals, travel, and mileage come out tax-free, reducing your taxable profit even if total income rises.

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Why rich people seem to pay less in taxes

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Why rich people seem to pay less in taxes

Business owners use perks, dividends, and loans against stock to lower personal taxable income legally.

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