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In this day and age we want both flexibility and convenience. We also want to be our own boss. This is why we have seen a steady rise in the numbers of self-employed individuals in the United States. Especially among young millennials who want to be in charge of their... Read more

The IRS typically narrows in on filers with huge deductions relative to their income, business filers with extra or suspicious write-offs, those claiming earned income tax credit or anything unusual. While investing is not the most common trigger for an audit, it still happens. (Flower Mound Tax CPA: Don’t Let... Read more

Making money is only half the battle. Keeping it is the other half. Yet if you read financial sites, far more than 50 percent of the articles are about ways to generate income. Saving money doesn’t make for great headlines, but it’s vital to your long-term success. With that in... Read more

Whether you’re preparing your taxes on your own as real estate professional or having a tax strategist CPA help you, here are some tips: Don’t forget your mileage. Many real estate agents leave money on the table when it comes to their mileage. Depending on where you work on a... Read more

For those who wish to file by April 17, the pressure begins to build around now. Before the race gets heated here shortly, you may want to learn how last year’s tax reform changed things. You’ll be dealing with some of the biggest changes in a generation, so prepare. Besides... Read more

If you search real estate books on Amazon there are nearly 70,000 results, with more being published each day. Some of which are probably great resources. Others, however, are either vanity projects or written to sell you coaching services. To help navigate this barrage of real estate books, here’s a... Read more

How did Dottie Herman become the richest self-made woman in the U.S. real estate industry? As CEO of Douglas Elliman, she steers the sails of one of the nation’s oldest and largest real estate brokerage firms with approximately $27.4 billion in annual sales volume and a whopping 7,000 real estate agents. From her... Read more

Real estate is a tricky business with a lot of ins and outs that can be hard to understand. Getting informed is the key. Looking for some advice before setting out on your first deal or even after establishing yourself as reputable agent? Consider this advice if you’re in the... Read more

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed our finances and the profitability of investments. Much of the press coverage around the new rules has been on its drawbacks. However, some positive financial opportunities exist for those who educate themselves and act on new breaks. The new tax law both... Read more