Certified Tax Coach

Many taxpayers consider filing their returns a periodic chore that they have little or no control over. They simply fill out the form, deduct a few basic expenses, and cut a check for the amount due. They are discouraged to see such a large amount lost to taxes, but they assume their tax preparer or […]

Entrepreneurs find success, because they have singular focus. They take an idea and turn it into a full-fledged business. When you are getting started, your energy is devoted to building – planning for your eventual exit is the last thing on your mind. However, the sooner you start thinking about succession planning, the more likely […]

Doctors offer critical services to the community through prevention and treatment of health issues. However, getting the necessary education and experience can be challenging – both physically and financially. In an effort to make life a bit easier for physicians, lawmakers have put together a variety of programs to reduce tax liability for doctors. Maximizing […]

When major organizations experience a data breach, it is front page news. However, these occasional reports don’t show the magnitude of the issue. Thousands of companies have security lapses every year, exposing your tax ID and other sensitive information to misuse. Even the IRS is not immune from the impact of identity theft. The annual […]

The accounting profession is generally quite serious, but even the most solemn tax preparation specialists can find humor in the more outrageous deductions their clients have attempted. Creativity certainly has its place – and there is a long list of expenses that might qualify you for tax savings – but some taxpayers push the boundaries […]

When it comes to minimizing taxes, most people focus their efforts on maximizing deductions. They look for opportunities to reduce their taxable income by taking advantage of tax laws that allow a wide variety of expenses to be claimed as costs of doing business. This technique is a critical component of your comprehensive tax strategy, […]

Even the most savvy investors and tax experts often avoid the topic of cost segregation. It’s complicated, and a careful reading of tax code doesn’t do much to clear things up. Most IRS-approved applications of cost segregation were developed through individual rulings, rather than written into tax regulations, making it a challenge to get a […]