The CPA Zone: Tax Strategies for Small Businesses

Estate Planning

Ryan shares practical tax strategies, estate-planning insights, and accounting tips to help entrepreneurs and real estate investors protect and grow their wealth.
 
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Whiteco Factors and Cost Seg Studies

Join Ryan as he unpacks the Whiteco Factors and cost segregation studies to help real estate investors maximize tax savings and cash flow.
 
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REPS and Cost Seg Study

In this episode of The CPA Zone, Ryan breaks down Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and cost segregation strategies—explaining how qualifying can unlock massive tax savings, the strict IRS rules to watch out for, and practical steps to maximize deductions while staying compliant.
 
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W2 Employee vs 1099 Contractor

Ryan explains the critical differences between W2 employees and 1099 contractors to help entrepreneurs and real estate investors avoid costly IRS misclassification issues.
 
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QIP and QRP

Ryan breaks down the powerful tax benefits of Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) and Qualified Real Property (QRP), explaining how real estate investors can use these classifications to maximize deductions through bonus depreciation and Section 179.
 
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Can I 1031 My STR?

Ryan walks you through how to make your short-term rental eligible for a 1031 exchange and what pitfalls to avoid.
 
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Why “Boring” Investing Wins — A Conversation with Paul Moore of Wellings Capital

Paul Moore of Wellings Capital joins Ryan Pulice to share powerful lessons on building wealth the smart way—through patient investing, commercial real estate, and a “boring” but proven approach to financial growth.
 
Get in touch with Paul: Email: paul@wellingscapital.com Phone: 1-800-844-2188 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-moore-3255924 Website: https://www.wellingscapital.com/resources To Fight Child Trafficking: https://aimfree.org/
 
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Limited Liability Companies

Join Ryan as he breaks down why LLCs are a go-to structure for real estate investors and small business owners, covering key tax benefits, liability protection, and setup tips.
 
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Why Real Estate Investors Should Outsource Bookkeeping for Growth and Accuracy with Madeeha Zaheer

This episode of The CPA Zone with host Ryan Pulice and guest Madeeha Zaheer, founder of Apex Financial Services, explores the vital role of professional bookkeeping for real estate investors and business owners, highlighting how accurate records, smart outsourcing, and the right tools like QuickBooks can save time, prevent costly mistakes, and drive business growth.
 
Get in touch with Madeeha: Email: mzaheer@apexfinances.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeehazaheer Website: https://www.apexfinances.net/
 
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Rental Income & Retirement Accounts

Ryan explains how real estate investors can strategically funnel rental income into retirement accounts—whether through management companies, self-directed IRAs, or solo 401(k)s—while navigating tax rules, contribution limits, and avoiding costly prohibited transactions.
 
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