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How to Avoid the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax When Selling Rental Property

How to Avoid the 3.8% Net Investment…

If you’re a real estate seller who’s an investor, you’re likely thinking about your capital gains, but you need to…

Is Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion a Smart Strategy or Tax Trap?

Is Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion a Smart…

If you’re a high earner, a doctor, executive, entrepreneur, or dual-income couple, you’ve probably hit a frustrating money wall: your…

How to Maximize Tax Deductions for Business Travel

How to Maximize Tax Deductions for Business…

Since remote work and flexible schedules remain the norm, more entrepreneurs and business owners are setting out on the road,…

Hulk Hogan’s Estate Battle: Florida Inheritance Laws, Family Drama, and Trust Planning Lessons

Hulk Hogan’s Estate Battle: Florida Inheritance Laws,…

The death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) on July 24, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, shocked sports and…

Lessons from Jimmy Buffett’s $275M Estate Dispute, and Why Trusts Matter

Lessons from Jimmy Buffett’s $275M Estate Dispute,…

Why Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Made Headlines Jimmy Buffett was more than the man who wrote “Margaritaville.” He was a cultural…

Wash Sale Rule Explained: Protect Your Tax Losses

Wash Sale Rule Explained: Protect Your Tax…

In the pursuit of smart tax planning, nothing is more frustrating than discovering that a timely switch costs you more…

Understanding Gift Tax: Strategies and Pitfalls for High-Income Earners and Business Owners

Understanding Gift Tax: Strategies and Pitfalls for…

Wealth transfer may be the best way to create your legacy, provide for loved ones, and further charitable objectives. Donating…

How the Augusta Rule Turns Your Home into a Tax-Free Income Stream

How the Augusta Rule Turns Your Home…

Every April, Augusta, Georgia, becomes the epicenter of the golf world as thousands of fans descend upon the city for…

Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings: Depreciation, Bonus Depreciation & Cost Segregation Explained

Maximize Real Estate Tax Savings: Depreciation, Bonus…

When it comes to owning rental real estate—whether residential or commercial—understanding depreciation is one of the most powerful ways to…

Maximizing Charitable Donations: Strategies for Tax Efficiency and Impact

Maximizing Charitable Donations: Strategies for Tax Efficiency…

Charitable giving is an essential component of wealth management, offering high-net-worth individuals the opportunity to support meaningful causes while optimizing…

Smart Strategies to Reduce Social Security and Medicare Taxes

Smart Strategies to Reduce Social Security and…

Federal employment taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, can be a significant financial burden for employees, employers, and self-employed…

The Benefits of Irrevocable Defective Grantor Trusts

The Benefits of Irrevocable Defective Grantor Trusts

By T.L. Turnipseed, JD, LLM. Irrevocable Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs) are a sophisticated estate planning tool that can offer significant…

Side Fund Increases Benefits When Cutting Social Security Taxes

Side Fund Increases Benefits When Cutting Social…

Reducing your taxable Social Security income can lower your future Social Security benefits. However, if you invest the tax savings…

Tax Guide to Deducting Long-Term Care Insurance

Tax Guide to Deducting Long-Term Care Insurance

Many people don’t give much thought to long-term care insurance—but they should. The financial burden of chronic illness or disability…

The Cost of Trust: A Cautionary Tale…

For businesses with multiple owners, trust is essential—but as one unfortunate case illustrates, blind trust can be financially devastating. The…

Tax Planning to Winter in Florida and Summer in Massachusetts

Tax Planning to Winter in Florida and…

Many business owners dream of spending winters in Florida and summers in Massachusetts while maximizing their tax benefits. With proper…

Tax Deductions for Dues and Expenses of Being a Mason or a Lion

Tax Deductions for Dues and Expenses of…

Many professionals, including CPAs, attorneys, and business owners, join civic organizations such as the Lions Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, Masons, and…

The Supreme Court’s Connelly Decision and Its Impact on Buy-Sell Agreements

The Supreme Court’s Connelly Decision and Its…

If your company has a buy-sell agreement that uses life insurance to redeem shares upon an owner’s death, a recent…

Understanding the Three Ways the Tax Law Treats Personal Property Rentals

Understanding the Three Ways the Tax Law…

Personal property rentals—including equipment, vehicles, and furniture—are treated differently from real estate rentals for tax purposes. Depending on how the…

Beware of Tax Refund Offsets: How to Protect Your Refund

Beware of Tax Refund Offsets: How to…

Each year, the average taxpayer receives a tax refund of approximately $3,200 due to over-withholding, overpayment of estimated taxes, and…

Beware of UBIT Lurking in Your IRA—It Causes Double Taxes

Beware of UBIT Lurking in Your IRA—It…

When investing in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), most people expect tax advantages: a tax deduction upon contribution and…

Make the Most of Your Charitable Contributions in 2025

Make the Most of Your Charitable Contributions…

Charitable giving is a powerful tool for financial planning, allowing individuals and families to reduce taxable income, address estate tax…

The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Tax Deductions with Vehicles Over 6,000 Pounds GVWR

The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Tax Deductions…

For business owners, entrepreneurs, and self-employed individuals, understanding how to maximize tax deductions is crucial for improving profitability. One of…

New Road Map for Disputing an IRS Disallowance of Your ERC

New Road Map for Disputing an IRS…

The IRS has provided an important update regarding how businesses can dispute the disallowance of their Employee Retention Credit (ERC)…

Know the Three Ways the Tax Law Treats Personal Property Rentals

Know the Three Ways the Tax Law…

Personal property rentals, such as renting out equipment, vehicles, or furniture, are taxed differently than real estate rentals. Understanding how…

Insider Scoop: Understanding the Tax and Accounting Industry

Insider Scoop: Understanding the Tax and Accounting…

The tax and accounting industry is a crucial part of financial management for both individuals and businesses. While most people…

Got IRS Penalties? Know the Rules, Pay Nothing

Got IRS Penalties? Know the Rules, Pay…

Did you receive a bill from the IRS stating that you owe a penalty? Before you pay it, take a…

Three Ways to Deduct Your Dog or Cat on Your Taxes

Three Ways to Deduct Your Dog or…

Owning a pet is a rewarding experience, but it can also be costly. On average, pet owners spend between $1,270…

When Not to Get Married: Understanding the Tax Implications

When Not to Get Married: Understanding the…

Marriage is a deeply personal decision, but it also has significant financial and tax consequences. While love should be the…

Missed an Estimated Tax Payment—Now What?

Missed an Estimated Tax Payment—Now What?

Missing an estimated tax payment can lead to penalties, but there are ways to minimize or even avoid the financial…

Tax-Free Home Sale: When and Why You Need to Report to the IRS

Tax-Free Home Sale: When and Why You…

Selling your home can be a lucrative endeavor, especially when you qualify for the tax-free home sale exclusion. However, knowing…

Inherited IRAs: Navigating the Critical IRS Updates for 2025

Inherited IRAs: Navigating the Critical IRS Updates…

If you’ve inherited an individual retirement account (IRA), staying up to date with the IRS’s latest regulations is crucial. Starting…

Are You a Real Estate Dealer or Investor? Understanding the Tax Implications

Are You a Real Estate Dealer or…

When engaging in frequent real estate transactions, it’s crucial to determine whether you fall into the category of a real…

Can Real Estate Professional Status Unlock Old Passive Losses?

Can Real Estate Professional Status Unlock Old…

Many real estate investors who achieve tax code–defined real estate professional status wonder if they can immediately unlock previously suspended…

Heavy Vehicles and Home Office Deductions: A Winning Tax Strategy for Small-Business Owners

Heavy Vehicles and Home Office Deductions: A…

As a small-business owner, understanding key tax deduction rules can unlock significant savings on your tax bill. By strategically utilizing…

Maximizing Tax Benefits with In-Kind Charitable Donations

Maximizing Tax Benefits with In-Kind Charitable Donations

Donating to charity isn’t just about giving—it’s also a smart tax strategy. While most people think of cash donations, in-kind…

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Section 752:…

The IRS and Treasury Department have just issued final regulations under Section 752, fundamentally changing how partnerships allocate recourse liabilities…

Budget Reconciliation: The Secret Weapon Shaping U.S.…

When it comes to rewriting the rules of taxation and government spending, few legislative tools are as powerful—and as misunderstood—as…

How to Correctly Pay Yourself and Take Cash from Your Business

How to Correctly Pay Yourself and Take…

Many small business owners grapple with the question, “Should I put myself on the payroll?” The answer is not as…

How to Find a Cost-Effective CPA & Maximize Tax Savings

How to Find a Cost-Effective CPA &…

When it comes to managing your finances, hiring a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or tax professional is crucial. But how…