Updated for the 2025 filing year with a preview of 2026 enhancements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). What Is the Educator Expense Deduction? For 2025, eligible educators can claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $300 for qualifying out-of-pocket costs. This reduces AGI and applies whether or not you itemize. If both […]
Immediate R&D expensing for small businesses is finally here. Let’s make sure you get what’s yours. 💥 If your business has ever spent money developing software, testing products, or doing anything remotely close to research and development here in the U.S., this is for you. What Changed: Immediate R&D Expensing for Small Businesses The IRS […]
Roth conversion tax traps under OBBBA can sneak up on even the smartest business owners. Lisa is 59, runs a successful dental practice, earns around $220K a year, and just did what her financial advisor called a “smart Roth conversion.” She moved $100,000 from her traditional IRA into a Roth. She was excited—this meant tax-free […]
Tax strategy is my love language because it protects income—income that can then be put to work. That’s why I believe in tax strategy for generational wealth, because the right plan turns income into lasting assets. When I came to the United States and started working as a CPA in Orange County, California, wealth was […]
When it comes to OBBBA 2025 tax planning, it’s anything but “business as usual.” The bill locked in permanent tax rates while tightening rules on deductions, credits, and timing. Translation: waiting until December to figure out your taxes will cost you money. OBBBA 2025 Tax Planning: What Changed for Business Owners Key Deadlines That Shape […]
When you hear “1031 Exchange,” you probably think:“Sell property → Buy new property → Avoid the tax hit.” Before you jump, here’s how the 1031 exchange rules actually work—and what to watch for. Sounds great, right? Especially if someone’s dangling a hefty W2 reduction in front of you. But here’s the truth:It’s not magic. It’s […]
OBBBA convert personal vehicle to business — here’s how to use 100% bonus depreciation to create a legitimate 2025 deduction from a car you already own. How the OBBBA Convert Personal Vehicle to Business Rule Works When you begin using a personal vehicle in your business, the tax code treats that date as when the […]
OBBBA mortgage interest deduction rules have changed the landscape for homeowners who itemize. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently locks in the TCJA rule limiting itemized deductions for home mortgage interest to the first $750,000 of total home acquisition debt ($375,000 if married filing separately). Home acquisition debt means mortgages used to buy […]
Sketchy tax advice on social media is everywhere—and the IRS is paying attention.More business owners than ever are turning to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram for tax advice—and some of it is downright dangerous. Here’s what’s actually being said online: 📱 “Write off your dog as a guard animal.”📱 “Deduct your designer bag if you […]