The CPA Zone: Tax Strategies for Small Businesses

Installment Sales

In this episode Ryan explains installment sales and how they are taxed.
 
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The Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in 2021 and brings about major changes for most small business owenrs and real estate investors. Starting in January 2024 there are new FinCEN reporting requirements for Beneficial Owners of most small businesses.
 
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Schedule C

We discuss Schedule C of your tax return which is used to report income and expenses for your operating businesses.
 
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Schedule E

In this episode we discuss Schedule E of your tax return and the types of income and information that is reported here. This is a key Schedule for real estate investors and owners of pass through entities.
 
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Short Term Rental Loophole

In this episode Ryan explains the short term rental loophole.
 
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Tax Planning vs Tax Preparation

What is the difference between tax planning and tax preparation? Ryan explains in this episode.
 
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Should I Hire My Spouse?

Should you hire your spouse? In this episode we discuss the proper way to do so.
 
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How Do I Start A Business?

In this episode Ryan goes through the various steps of starting a business.
 
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Year-end Tax Planning

Year-end tax planning ideas for everyone. We'll touch on some year-strategies for business owners, real estate investors, and W-2 income earners. Your ability to reduce taxes significantly decreases after December 31st. Be sure to plan now to maximize your tax savings.
 
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Retirement Plans

Ryan discusses the tax benefits of various retirement plan options.
 
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