Did you know that some of the most common things people believe about taxes is actually wrong?

I'm a CPA and I've been unraveling the complexities of taxes for decades. Today, I'm going to share my top five misconceptions about taxes that might just surprise you.

Whether you're a tax pro who th...

When it comes to taxes, you're probably doing it all wrong.

Hiring a Tax Professional vs. DIY

Imagine this... We often find ourselves at a crossroads. One path involves your tax documents and do-it-yourself tax software; The other, an experienced tax professional who will take your documents, c...

Filing your taxes shouldn't be difficult, and unless it's complicated, it shouldn't be too expensive either. If you think tax filing is a hassle and expensive, I've got some good news for you. There are some free and user-friendly options that can make this process much smoother. However, there a...

Want to Open a ROTH IRA for Your Kids?

Opening a Roth IRA for them might just be the unfair advantage you need! In this blog post, I'll walk you through the savvy process of setting up a Roth IRA for your child.

YES, it's possible, and YES, I'll tell you exactly how to get it done!

But before ...

Today, I have a good story for you. It’s about a young professional named, Karen, who thought she had taxes all figured out  until tax season rolled around. Her mistakes were a bit costly, but they're also incredibly common.

Karen was doing well, living her best life. She had just landed her fir...

Breaking news! The IRS just announced they're delaying and revising the 1099K reporting changes that were supposed to go into effect starting this year 2023.

As you probably know, payment settlement entities were planning on issuing 1099K tax forms to individuals and online sellers who received $6...

Today, we've got some exciting news that could make tax season a little less stressful for many Americans. The IRS is planning to test a free online tax system in 13 states this upcoming tax season. It’s called the Direct File program. Let's dive into the details!

What is the Direct File Pilot P...

Fake IRS letters are going around again. I want to arm you with the information you need so that you never get scammed by a fake IRS letter.

I’ll provide a few examples, and after reading this blog post, you’ll have the information you need to never get tricked by an IRS scam letter.

Spotting a...

A user on Reddit asks a very good question...

Why doesn't the IRS just send you a bill stating how much you owe?

Now that’s a great question.

Why doesn’t the IRS just send you a bill for what you owe? After all, they have all of your tax documents showing the income you earned throughout the y...

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Today, we're discussing why you might not want to become an 'accidental landlord', and that is when you decide to rent out a property you own, that you originally intended to sell - typically after you bought another, new home. While this can sound like a great opportunity for extra income, ther...

Breaking news from the Internal Revenue Service! 

The IRS just announced that they are sending out 8 million CP14 balance due notices starting this month.

What is an IRS CP 14 notice?

It’s the first notice the IRS sends you telling you that you owe them money. 

So, the IRS just announced that...

Someone asked in one of my videos:

A popular luxury watch dealer has been paying his employees by way of paying for the rent for their beach front apartment, and other things like leasing a Corvette for the videographer to use. Is this legal? Can you comment on that from a tax point of view?

It...