I’m not a real estate investment fanatic. I mean, sure, I think real estate investment probably belongs in most people’s portfolios. But you can do … [Read more...] about The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider
How to Get Extra Year Section 199A Deductions
Operate your small business or real estate venture as a partnership or S corporation? You can probably get an extra year Section 199A deduction by … [Read more...] about How to Get Extra Year Section 199A Deductions
Section 199A(i) Fiscal Year Change Extends Deduction
Note: The One Big Beautiful Bill removed the Section 199(i) "expiration date" language from the original statute. As described here, Section 199A … [Read more...] about Section 199A(i) Fiscal Year Change Extends Deduction
Roth Calculator
The Roth Calculator below helps you determine whether you end up with more retirement income using a Roth IRA or 401(k). Or using a traditional IRA … [Read more...] about Roth Calculator
Home Investment Calculator
You can use the Home Investment Calculator below to estimate the pre-tax rate of return you earn by buying and living in a home. Just enter the your … [Read more...] about Home Investment Calculator
Using ChatGPT to Determine S Corporation Reasonable Compensation
A disclosure to start this discussion about using ChatGPT for determining S corporation reasonable compensation. I do not think the large language … [Read more...] about Using ChatGPT to Determine S Corporation Reasonable Compensation
Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator
Note: Updated June 18, 2026 for One Beautiful Bill Act changes. Prospective real estate investors often ask about the depreciation deductions they … [Read more...] about Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator
Washington State Estate Tax Calculator
Washington state levies an estate tax on people who die with more than a threshold amount of net worth. For estates created before July 1, 2025 that … [Read more...] about Washington State Estate Tax Calculator
The Section 183 Short-term Rental Problem
So, let's talk briefly about Section 183 and your short-term rental property. It’s summer obviously. You’ve probably been renting the place. Maybe … [Read more...] about The Section 183 Short-term Rental Problem
Advanced S Corporation Tax Planning Secrets
Note: Updated June 18, 2026 for One Beautiful Bill Act changes. Five million small businesses operate as S corporations. And surely most of those … [Read more...] about Advanced S Corporation Tax Planning Secrets