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"Do I need an LLC or an S corp?" might be the most common structure question business owners bring to us. Here's the honest answer, and it's not the one most people expect: you can't know yet.
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“Friends Don’t Let Friends Overpay the Government!” If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably had this thought: “If I start using tax strategies…...
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How do you build a year-round tax strategy? " Run a quarterly cadence to plan, implement, document, and review. Utilize the CLEAR EDGE pillars to...
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What are the smartest tax moves for high income entrepreneurs? " Build a year-round strategy with the CLEAR EDGE Framework so you align entity...
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If you are a business owner paying more than $100,000 in taxes every year, chances are you feel the sting every time April rolls around. You work...
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If you are a business owner writing six-figure checks to the IRS annually, you already know the gut punch that comes with tax season. You work hard,...
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Let me ask you a question... What if you could give your employees a $5,250 raise, without paying payroll taxes, and without your team paying income...
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Short-term rentals (STRs), think Airbnb, VRBO, or furnished corporate housing, are one of the most powerful tools in real estate tax strategy. And...
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A few years ago, one of our clients, let’s call her Sarah, came to us in frustration. She was a 51-year-old business owner, pulling in over $500K a...
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John is exactly the kind of entrepreneur we love helping. Smart. Scrappy. Growth-minded. Three years ago, he left corporate life and launched a...
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Imagine this: You're sitting at your favorite coffee shop, laptop closed, sipping your drink, while your investments quietly grow in the background,...
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Tyler sat across the desk with his eyes wide. “You’re telling me I can contribute $35,000 to my retirement, take a full deduction, and not have to...
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When Sarah launched her design business, she wasn’t just chasing income;she was chasing freedom. The freedom to work with clients she loved, set her...
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An overview of the “self-employment” tax and it’s impact on your business When Jenna quit her 9-to-5 to launch her dream consulting business, she...
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Running a business takes guts, grit, and a whole lot of hustle. But when it comes to taxes, even the most fearless entrepreneurs often find...
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Thinking about buying a van for your business? Read this first. A friend of mine sent me a quick message the other day: “Hey there! I’m thinking...
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If you're like most modern business owners, your day starts with a Zoom call and ends somewhere between a client email and a coffee refill, right...
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Are You Overpaying Uncle Sam? Taxes can feel like a black hole—draining your hard-earned profits and leaving you wondering where your money went. For...
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Imagine this—you open your mailbox, and there it is: a letter from the IRS. Your heart skips a beat, and suddenly, you're picturing auditors combing...
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Imagine saving tens—or even hundreds—of thousands of dollars on your taxes by simply reassessing how your property is valued. For commercial and...
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At Make Taxes Fair, we believe knowledge is power—especially when it comes to taxes. One of the most important concepts for business owners to grasp...
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At Make Taxes Fair, we believe knowledge is power—especially when it comes to planning for the future.
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We recently had an amazing opportunity to be guests on Madeline MacRae's podcast, "Scaling the Gap". We wanted to share some reflections on our...
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As a business owner, watching your hard-earned profits disappear to taxes can feel frustrating. It's not just disheartening—it's often confusing. But...
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Running a business is tough enough and it can seem overwhelming trying to overcome the daily hurdles. We say there is absolutely nothing “small”...
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Running a business means wearing many different hats, and managing your taxes can be one of the trickiest. Even small mistakes can lead to hefty...
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At Make Taxes Fair, we are not lawyers or financial advisors. Still, we love educating people on the terms, mindsets, and elements to pay attention...
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As your business grows, the structure you chose at the beginning might not be the best fit anymore. Changing your business entity can help you save...
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Choosing the right business type is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your business. It affects how your business is run, how much...
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When it comes to business structures, the C-Corporation (C-Corp) is often associated with large, publicly traded companies. There’s also the...
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As your business grows and you bring in partners or investors, choosing the right structure becomes very important. Multi-Member LLCs and...
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As a busy business owner, I crave simplicity. And for many small businesses, keeping things simple is so important because we already feel like we’re...
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Have you ever wondered why some businesses pay less tax than others, even if they make more money? The secret often lies in the type of business...
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Hello, Chris Middleton here from Make Taxes Fair. Let's talk about a topic that's on every business owner's mind: taxes. More specifically, how to...
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1099’s can be confusing when it comes to a business. What are 1099’s? When do you need to send them out? How do you do it correctly the first time?...
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At Make Taxes Fair, we humbly believe that most CPAs and accountants are (without meaning to) what we call "Happy Historians." We mean no disrespect...
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If you are a small business owner who wants to lower your tax bills, setting up an S-Corporation (S-Corp) might be a great idea. An S-Corp allows you...
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Starting a business and seeing it ramp up is a stressful but exciting process! Exciting because you’re probably very passionate about what you do and...
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Years ago, a local radio news station called to interview me about how people can save money on taxes. I remember the conversation to this day and...
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Those who know me know that I'm a big fan of memes. If you don’t know what a meme is, that's ok. A meme is an image of some sort with words imposed...
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What you’ll get in this quick read: How employing your children can save you money on taxes Why most people get this wrong Resources for executing...
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What you’ll get in this quick read: What is the Augusta Rule Why most people miss thousands of dollars of deductions every year by not using this...
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Real Estate Professionals are among the busiest professionals out there and it can be hard to find the time and energy to get all your expenses for...
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Miles Driven verses “Actual Expenses”... and what does that even mean?
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If you’re a business owner, did you know that you have to protect your car from the Government?
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The IRS mileage rates for business travel are set every year sometime in December.
