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BOI reports and Your Small Business

December 28, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The corporation transparency act requires small businesses to file a BOI report.

You’ll soon need to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report, or BOI report, about your small business corporation or LLC with the U.S. … [Read more...] about BOI reports and Your Small Business

Filed Under: business taxes, management, New business

Monte Carlo Simulations Show How Bonds Dampen Investment Risk

December 13, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Use Monte Carlo simulations to highlight benefits of adding bonds

Figuring out how much bonds dampen investment risk? Sometimes tricky. You hear people offer bromides. Like "bonds provide ballast." Or "bonds … [Read more...] about Monte Carlo Simulations Show How Bonds Dampen Investment Risk

Filed Under: investment, personal finance, Red Portfolio Black Portfolio

A CPA Explains Moore v. United States

December 4, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The Moore v. United States tax law case impacts small businesses and entrepreneurs more than most people understand.

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

Filed Under: foreign tax issues, GILTI

Wealth Building Insights from Latest Federal Reserve Study

November 1, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Federal Reserve study suggests two wealth building insights

The Federal Reserve's newest Survey of Consumer Finances provides at least a couple of big, actionable, wealth building insights. Ironically, much … [Read more...] about Wealth Building Insights from Latest Federal Reserve Study

Filed Under: entrepreneurship, personal finance

If You Got Conned in ERC Scam

October 20, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

If you got caught in an ERC scam, take these steps to reduce the damage

You wondered at the time whether it was a scam, right? And now you regularly see news reports about ERC scams. Employee retention credit scams, that … [Read more...] about If You Got Conned in ERC Scam

Filed Under: business taxes, employee retention credit, New business

Why Bonds Matter for Your Portfolio

August 21, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Bonds matter to portfolios when investors want to minimize downside risks

A couple of times recently, I’ve encountered people who argue you or I should not invest any part of a portfolio in bonds. Or who argue only a small … [Read more...] about Why Bonds Matter for Your Portfolio

Filed Under: investment, personal finance, retirement

Grouping Activities to Achieve Material Participation

August 7, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Grouping activities may lead to 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

Filed Under: business taxes, individual income taxes, real estate

The Qualified Family-Owned Small Business Deduction

July 13, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The qualified family-owned small business deduction can save Washington capital gains taxes. But rules area maze.

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

Filed Under: business taxes, entrepreneurship, individual income taxes, Washington state excise tax

Vacation Home Rental Tax Traps

July 3, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Vacation home rental tax traps abound. You want to be careful.

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

Filed Under: individual income taxes, real estate

Washington State Houses of Worship All Qualify for Employee Retention Credits

May 25, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Washington state houses of worship usually qualify for employee retention credits

Did your Washington state church, mosque, synagogue or temple suspend services due to Governor Inslee's "Stay Home Stay Healthy" proclamation? I … [Read more...] about Washington State Houses of Worship All Qualify for Employee Retention Credits

Filed Under: employee retention credit

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Starting in 2026, the Section 199A deduction works slightly different. Congress adjusted the formulas for inflation, improved how future inflation … [Read More...] about Section 199A QBI Deduction Calculator

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If you’re a taxpayer likely affected by Washington’s new “millionaire tax?” Or you run a charity in Washington state? Yeah. You want to understand how … [Read More...] about Washington’s New Millionaire Tax Quietly Limits Charitable Deductions

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Sleeper Material Participation Rules for Short-Term Rental Investors

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