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LEESA 469 Explains the Difference Between STR 100 Hours and REPS 750 Hours
I’m LEESA 469 — and I see landlords trip up on this all the time. They hear “hours” and think all rental hours are created equal. But...

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REAZN 6694 says: If it looks unreasonable, I have to ask.
I’m REAZN 6694 — the CPA’s conscience. My code section penalizes preparers who don’t meet the “reasonable standard.” If a client hands...

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Aug 221 min read
SKLAR 274 keeps business use documented tighter than a flight plan.
I’m SKLAR 274 — the tax code’s substantiation enforcer. My section disallows deductions for travel and entertainment unless you keep...

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Aug 221 min read
ACE 162 reminds you: Every flight needs a business purpose.
I’m ACE 162 — the ace pilot of tax deductions. My code says expenses are deductible only if they’re ordinary and necessary for business....

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Aug 221 min read
DOZR 179 says: If you bought it, you can probably expense it.
I’m DOZR 179 — and I crush Section 179 expensing for equipment owners. Trucks, rigs, bulldozers, machinery — if you put it in service...

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Aug 221 min read
BRYK 168 breaks it down: Strip your property, stack your deductions.
I’m BRYK 168 — the master of depreciation. Under my rules, every building breaks down into deductions over time. Residential? 27.5 years....

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Aug 221 min read
LEESE 469 warns: Your LTR might be a tax dud
I’m LEESE 469 — and I live in the land of passive losses. If you own a long-term rental, chances are your “paper losses” are trapped...

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Aug 221 min read
Real Estate: Sarah’s LTR is a tax dud!
Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals: Tax Rules Every Investor Needs to Know Introduction When it comes to rental property investing,...

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Aug 182 min read
Private Aviation: 5 Things Fractional Aircraft Owners Should Know About Taxes
Owning a fraction of an aircraft—whether 25%, 50%, or another share—offers the freedom of private aviation at a lower cost. But when it...

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Aug 162 min read
Tax Strategy: Are You Missing Out on the Tax Code’s Biggest Rewards?
Most people don’t realize that the tax code is basically a giant set of incentives designed to reward you for doing things that align...

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Aug 122 min read
Private School: How Tax-Smart Families Make Private School Tuition Work for Them
MakeItDeductible, Collaborate with your CPA If you're already the kind of person who tracks carryforward losses, asks your CPA about...

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Jul 282 min read
Tax Strategy: Smart Taxpayers Aren’t Paying for Tax Prep—They’re Paying for Tax Strategy. Then They Document Like a Pro.
Read the TIME article that started it all » “Hundreds of millions of Americans pay what is, essentially, a weird private sector tax… for...

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Jul 272 min read
Tax Strategy: How Verizon’s CFO Turned Tax Reform Into a $2B Cash Advantage—And Why Documentation Is the Hidden MVP
When Verizon CFO Anthony Skiadas raised the company’s 2025 cash flow guidance by $1.5 to $2 billion, the headlines credited tax reform...

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Jul 273 min read
Tax Strategy: 5 Advanced Strategies for High-Income Households to Offset Ordinary Income
An evidence-based guide for W-2 executives and K-1 partners looking to reduce tax burdens while staying audit-ready. Optimize your 2025...

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Jul 253 min read
Opportunity Zones (OZ)- tax free growth with the right documentation
Opportunity Zones 2.0: Your Path to Tax-Free Growth—with the Right Records OZ Rules Through Year-End 2026 If you have capital gains now...

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Jul 182 min read
"He Helped Big Companies Dodge Taxes. Now He’s Writing the Rules." Documentation Still Reigns Supreme
As seen on The New York Times : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/business/economy/ken-kies-tax-lobbyist-treasury.html 1. OBBBA Is Here...

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Jul 143 min read
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Brings Big Wins for Real Estate Investors and Business Owners — But Only If You Document
July 1, 2025 — The Senate just dropped its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and it’s loaded with powerful incentives for real...

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Jul 73 min read
Pvt Schools!! Over 100% Tax Benefit from Donating Appreciated Securities
Introduction: A Rare Window of Opportunity What if you could offload appreciated stock, support a cause that aligns with your values, and...

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Jun 252 min read


Top 10 Audit Red Flags the IRS Looks for in Self-Employed Returns
Here are the 10 IRS audit red flags most likely to trigger scrutiny for self-employed and Schedule C filers, drawn from the Kiplinger...

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Jun 192 min read


Senate Tax Bill Could Be a Windfall—If You Have the Receipts
Congress is shaping a massive tax bill that’s drawing headlines for its impact on income, deductions, and investments. But the real...

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Jun 192 min read
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