When most people hear the words estate planning or legacy plan, they think about wills, probate court, and taxes. But here’s the truth: creating a legacy that lasts generations isn’t complicated—or reserved for the ultra-wealthy. The foundation is actually pretty...
Day trading has a tax problem—and a big part of it comes down to capital gains tax for day traders. You see, the IRS taxes day traders and investors differently. So anyone buying and selling stock chases “trader status” like...
Setting up an LLC for real estate often feels like the finish line. You filed with the Secretary of State, transferred title, opened a file folder, and assumed your personal asset exposure was now behind you. In reality, formation is...
Trump’s tax plan is being discussed in real estate circles as a reset—one that opens new opportunities in certain areas while quietly closing the door on others. This tax bill (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) includes several tax provisions that...
One tenant injury. One slip-and-fall lawsuit. One verdict that exceeds your insurance limits. That’s all it takes to jeopardize an entire real estate portfolio—sometimes permanently. Most property owners assume they’re protected because they have insurance or because their properties are...
If you own—or plan to own—rental property, one of the first questions you should be asking is how to protect it. Not just from taxes, but from lawsuits, creditors, and avoidable estate-planning disasters. For many investors, the Limited Liability Company...
Choosing the right entity for your rental properties isn’t a technical footnote—it’s a foundational decision that shapes taxable income, tax liability, and how effectively you’re able to protect your personal assets. For many small business owners, an incorrect setup can...
Most people view the IRS tax brackets as the starting point for tax calculations. They’re actually the finish line. The IRS follows a specific order when calculating taxes: it starts with your total income, subtracts adjustments and deductions, accounts for...
Have you ever considered renting a property you own back to your own business—and using depreciation to reduce the taxes you pay? When executed correctly, this real estate depreciation tax deduction strategy becomes one of the most tax-advantageous strategies available...
Can Your Child Really Become a Tax-Free Millionaire? What if I told you your child could retire with millions of dollars—and never pay a dime in taxes on it? That might sound exaggerated, but it isn’t. Simple math, decades of...
Why Does An Operating Agreement Determine Whether An LLC Actually Protects Your Assets? Many business owners believe forming a limited liability company (LLC) automatically protects their personal assets. That assumption is exactly how LLC owners lose lawsuits. A limited liability...
If you’re a real estate investor, you’ve probably heard this warning more times than you can count: “If you depreciate a property, you’re just going to have to pay it all back when you sell.” That belief shows up every...
If you made money in crypto this year and you invest in real estate, there’s a good chance you’re about to overpay in taxes—and it won’t be because you did anything reckless. It’ll be because the United States tax code...
