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Trump Savings Accounts – Free Money from the Government

October 1, 2025 By Christian Block CPA Leave a Comment

Trump Savings Accounts provide a slick way for parents to save money for kids.

Child focused tax benefits have taken on many forms over the years.  We've had child tax credits, dependent care credits, education credits, 529 … [Read more...] about Trump Savings Accounts – Free Money from the Government

Filed Under: individual income taxes, investment, personal finance, Uncategorized

How EV Credits Work

October 2, 2023 By Christian Block CPA

EV credits make electric vehicles more affordable

Do you plan on purchasing a new vehicle within the next ten years?  If the answer is yes, and good chance it is, you want to know how EV credits … [Read more...] about How EV Credits Work

Filed Under: business taxes, individual income taxes, Inflation Reduction Act, personal finance

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

Filing Washington State Capital Gains Tax Returns

March 27, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Washington state capital gains tax returns will need to be filed for 2022 as per the Supreme Court's March decision.

You maybe need to file a Washington state capital gains tax return with your 2022 federal tax return. Specifically, if you realized long-term … [Read more...] about Filing Washington State Capital Gains Tax Returns

Filed Under: individual income taxes, Washington state excise tax

How IRS Audits Work

February 1, 2023 By Christian Block CPA

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

Filed Under: business taxes, foreign tax issues, individual income taxes

Lottery Tax Planning for a Billion Dollar Drawing

January 11, 2023 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Lottery tax planning can save millions

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

Filed Under: individual income taxes, personal finance

A Dozen Ways to Deduct Real Estate Losses

December 1, 2022 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Tricks for deducting real estate losses to save taxes

Tax law (and especially Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code) mostly eliminates your ability to save big on taxes using real estate. That said, … [Read more...] about A Dozen Ways to Deduct Real Estate Losses

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, entrepreneurship, individual income taxes, real estate

Surviving IRS Short-Term Rental Audits

October 1, 2022 By Stephen Nelson CPA

IRs short-term rental audits don't have to end badly

Concerned about IRS short-term rental audits? Hey, you're not crazy to worry if you own a vacation rental. Short-term rentals often shelter lots of … [Read more...] about Surviving IRS Short-Term Rental Audits

Filed Under: individual income taxes, real estate

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Bonus Depreciation and 1031 Exchanges: A Hidden Opportunity

Real estate investors know about bonus depreciation. They also know about 1031 like-kind exchanges. But not everyone realizes that the two rules can … [Read More...] about Bonus Depreciation and 1031 Exchanges: A Hidden Opportunity

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You can get 100% bonus depreciation on tangible personal property assets you purchase and place into service after January 19, 2025. That seems … [Read More...] about The Section 168(k) Bonus Depreciation Purchased Requirement

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Changing Your Washington State Residency

Okay, first point, if you want to change your residency or domicile from Washington state to some other state? That’s a question you answer with the … [Read More...] about Changing Your Washington State Residency

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