Maybe the last ten individual tax returns I’ve signed? They all included a backdoor Roth IRA. That got me thinking: How much tax do you really save … [Read more...] about Backdoor Roth IRAs Really a Smart Idea?
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A CPA Explains Moore v. United States
I want to talk about the Moore v. United States tax case. The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments this week. And to date, the media coverage of … [Read more...] about A CPA Explains Moore v. United States
Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation
This week, a quick discussion of grouping activities as backdoor way to materially participate. But first a bit of background about what material … [Read more...] about Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation
The Qualified Family-Owned Small Business Deduction
If you own or invested in a Washington state small business, you want to know about the qualified family-owned small business deduction. And here’s … [Read more...] about The Qualified Family-Owned Small Business Deduction
Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps
You want to learn the vacation home rental tax rules if you rent, own or are considering renting or owning a second home. Here's why: Vacation home … [Read more...] about Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps
Working Longer Avoids Sequence of Returns Risk
The term “sequence of returns risk” refers to the risk that your retirement nest egg may not last if you get a bad patch of returns at the start of … [Read more...] about Working Longer Avoids Sequence of Returns Risk
How IRS Audits Work
Audit anxiety is something nearly every taxpayer has in common. But, have you ever considered how IRS audits actually work? The IRS processes … [Read more...] about How IRS Audits Work
Lottery Tax Planning for a Billion Dollar Drawing
Okay. This is silly. You’re probably not going to win. But just for fun, let’s talk about lottery tax planning for one of those giant Power Ball or … [Read more...] about Lottery Tax Planning for a Billion Dollar Drawing
Inflation Reduction Act: Tax Credits for Homeowners
August 19th update: It has come to my attention that the original Example 3 was not clearly supported by the statute. This has been fixed and I … [Read more...] about Inflation Reduction Act: Tax Credits for Homeowners
Why Profit Distributions Usually Don’t Get Taxed
We encounter a common misconception from flow-through business owner clients every year and I want to try and clear the air. That misconception? … [Read more...] about Why Profit Distributions Usually Don’t Get Taxed