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There are no secret tax loopholes the IRS hides

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There are no secret tax loopholes the IRS hides

Everything is publicly available on the IRS website; there are no hidden tax secrets.

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How to use a side business to reduce your W2 taxes

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How to use a side business to reduce your W2 taxes

Shift personal expenses like internet, cell phone, and travel to your side business to lower your overall taxable income.

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How to tell if your tax preparer is worth it

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How to tell if your tax preparer is worth it

A good tax preparer reviews everything with you and teaches you what records to keep.

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Business owners can still lower taxes before year end

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Business owners can still lower taxes before year end

Review your profit and loss now and pay bills or buy assets before December 31st to reduce taxable profit.

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Year-end tax moves for business owners before December 31

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Year-end tax moves for business owners before December 31

Buy equipment, pay bills ahead, or give bonuses before year-end to maximize deductions on your business taxes.

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Why amended tax returns shouldn't cost as much as a new one

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Why amended tax returns shouldn't cost as much as a new one

Simple corrections take about 15 minutes, so ask what the refund is worth before paying for a full amended return.

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A year of weekly tax Q&A with me

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A year of weekly tax Q&A with me

Invitation to join a year-long program with weekly tax question sessions.

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How college students can build wealth with house hacking

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How college students can build wealth with house hacking

Buy a fixer-upper, split costs with roommates, live there two years, then sell tax-free as personal property.

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Tax advice that can get you in trouble

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Tax advice that can get you in trouble

Teaser about common tax advice that may actually cause problems, with invitation to weekly Q&A sessions.

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What services does The Real Tax Guy offer

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What services does The Real Tax Guy offer

Overview of tax strategy, return reviews, and preparation services available.

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Making $400k tax-free as a college student with real estate

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Making $400k tax-free as a college student with real estate

Brief mention of a tax-free real estate strategy for college students, with an offer to help businesses in all 50 states.

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Why TJ got into taxes 30 years ago

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Why TJ got into taxes 30 years ago

TJ shares how helping bar owners find thousands in missed refunds turned into a 30-year passion for small business taxes.

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How young people can start building wealth early

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How young people can start building wealth early

Brief mention of wealth-building for those in their 20s, with a reference to a tax-deductible cruise opportunity.

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Why your tax strategy depends on your specific situation

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Why your tax strategy depends on your specific situation

The right deductions depend on your business type, profits, and household income from W2 jobs.

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How college students can build tax-free wealth with real estate

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How college students can build tax-free wealth with real estate

Buy a fixer-upper, split costs with roommates, live there two years, and sell tax-free as personal property.

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How to stretch a business trip into a longer deductible stay

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How to stretch a business trip into a longer deductible stay

Plan meetings on Friday and Monday to make weekend hotel and meals tax deductible as part of your business travel.

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Real estate investing risks they don't mention online

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Real estate investing risks they don't mention online

Leveraged properties can collapse like dominoes if one fails, and tenants cause more headaches than influencers admit.

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Augusta rule requires actual staff meetings at your home

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Augusta rule requires actual staff meetings at your home

The Augusta rule deduction requires real staff visits and fair market value, not an automatic $40K write-off.

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What counts as a business trip for tax purposes

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What counts as a business trip for tax purposes

Business trips need a business purpose, and you can deduct travel days plus any days you work, including weekends between meetings.

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How I turned a Bahamas trip into a business deduction

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How I turned a Bahamas trip into a business deduction

Travel costs like airfare can be deductible when the primary purpose of your trip is meeting with clients.

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Why the tax code has so many rules

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Why the tax code has so many rules

Tax rules exist so business owners can take deductions and keep more money, not to confuse you.

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Why tax deductions depend on your specific situation

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Why tax deductions depend on your specific situation

Deductions vary by industry, income level, and other factors, so generic advice rarely applies.

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Why the IRS doesn't mind your business deductions

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Why the IRS doesn't mind your business deductions

When you deduct expenses, the money still gets taxed—just by whoever received it instead of you.

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The tax deductible cruise and other wild tax advice

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The tax deductible cruise and other wild tax advice

Teaser for a discussion about unusual tax advice, including info on a tax-deductible cruise event.

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