“How do I know if I should get a cost seg study done? I have two long-term properties valued at $130K and $211K.” Cost segregation is one of the most talked-about real-estate strategies of the decade — but only for the right properties. Before you pay for a study, you have to do the math. […]
“I own 12 rental units, and I still pay a fortune in taxes. If I just put them in an LLC, that fixes it, right?” Putting rentals in an LLC is the move most landlords reach for first — but the honest answer surprises them: the LLC wrapper, on its own, doesn’t drop your tax […]
“My 1099 contractor filed for unemployment.” When a 1099 contractor filed for unemployment and told the state they were actually an employee, the owner suddenly faced a workers’ comp audit, a state misclassification review, and a potential five-figure bill. This is increasingly common in 2026 — here’s why, and what to check before you ever […]
“If I form my LLC in Wyoming, the IRS can’t touch me, right? My peers said so.” The Wyoming LLC myth is one of the most repeated — and most misunderstood — pieces of advice in small business. You hear it at conferences, in mastermind groups, and all over social media: form your LLC in […]
“What does the IRS actually care about? 11 real questions from real business owners.” This live tax Q&A for business owners is the full May 2026 session, where CPA and tax strategist Laura Dohanes answered eleven real questions from real owners — no hypotheticals, no “it depends” non-answers, just the math, the rules, and war […]