Charitable giving has always been good for business, but under the new OBBBA charitable giving tax strategy, it’s now a powerful way to cut your tax bill. The law requires businesses to give at least 1% of taxable income before deductions start to count—but once you cross that threshold, every extra dollar you give unlocks […]
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 […]
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 […]
California CPA firms are held to some of the strictest standards in the country. But most business owners don’t realize that anyone—yes, anyone—can call themselves a “tax strategist” without a license or a degree.A Canva logo and a slick email funnel are all it takes. And if you’re not careful, that’s who ends up advising […]
Running a business means incurring expenses – and the good news is many of those costs can reduce your taxable income. Small business tax deductions are write-offs that lower the profit you pay taxes on, saving you money. This comprehensive guide breaks down current IRS rules (as of 2025) for the most valuable deductions available […]
If you take tax advice from a webinar this week, don’t call me crying in Q4.Everyone’s racing to explain the Big Beautiful Tax Bill. LinkedIn carousels. AI-generated summaries. Webinars that feel more rushed than researched. Here’s my take:✅ Yes, the bill is big.✅ Yes, it’s beautiful — if you understand it. But it’s only been […]
“Taxes are your greatest wealth-building expense.” And that’s why I chose tax strategy as my life’s work. I thought about what to write you today. What to say about taxes—on the day before the 4th of July—while we’re on the brink of a potentially sweeping tax bill, and in the middle of an era marked […]
Why Key Man Insurance Matters If your business relies heavily on one or two people to generate revenue, hold key relationships, or drive strategy — this is a question you have to ask yourself: What happens to your company if a key person dies or becomes permanently disabled? It happens. It’s unexpected. And it can […]
The IRS Is Using AI to Audit You—Here’s How to Stay Safe IRS AI Audits Are Changing the Game for Business Owners I have a secret for you — an IRS secret.Well, they think it’s a secret.But I’m about to break the news anyway... Because it affects you, your money, and your audit risk — […]