tax tips from a former irs agent

We did the time behind the scenes, now you get the benefit of that first-hand experience.

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How IRS Audits Work (From Someone Who Did Them)

As we close in on the final tax deadline for the season, audit risk will become the next concern for taxpayers. Good thing our founder, Gabe knows all about that. He worked for the IRS and is not afraid to share how the process works

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Why Q3 is Your Secret Weapon for Better Tax Planning

For most business owners, taxes are something that get serious attention once the year is already over. This works great if you want to let the best opportunity to change the outcome slip through your hands. That’s why the third quarter can be one of the most valuable times of the year for tax planning.

By Q3, you have several months of actual financial performance behind you, giving you a much clearer picture of revenue, profitability, expenses, and cash flow. At the same time, there are still several months left to make strategic decisions before year-end.

In other words: you finally have enough information to plan and enough time to act.

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How a Conversion Van Can Be Both Your Dream Overlanding Rig & a Tax Advantage

Understanding how these rules apply, and structuring the vehicle and its use properly, can let you enjoy adventure travel while taking advantage of legitimate tax breaks. Learn the key rules, use patterns, and record keeping you’ll need to support claims. No shag carpet, sketchy airbrush murals or diamond-shaped windows needed.

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