The CPA Zone: Tax Strategies for Small Businesses

In this episode of The CPA Zone, Ryan breaks down how short-term rental investors can legally use the “7-day rule” and material participation under the tax code to offset W2 income with rental losses, potentially saving tens of thousands in taxes through strategic planning and depreciation.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/thepulicegroup.com/3kadt9kur1  STR Lead Magnet Free Download: https://mailchi.mp/thepulicegroup.com/stop-overpaying-taxes-on-your-short-term-rentals-10347484 Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Join Ryan on the CPAZone as he breaks down how the 2025 Qualified Production Property (QPP) rules can help business owners and real estate investors maximize tax savings through immediate depreciation on eligible production facilities.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

In this episode of The CPA Zone, Ryan sits down with Mark Myers, Founder of TaxWise Partners and former Marine Corps Sergeant, to discuss how entrepreneurs and real estate investors can turn tax liability into investment capital using strategic tax planning, solar tax credits, depreciation, and other wealth-building tax strategies.   Get in touch with Mark: Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markshannonmyers  Website: https://taxwisepartners.com/   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

In this episode of The CPA Zone, Ryan explains the 1033 exchange and how real estate investors can defer taxes after involuntary property losses like condemnation or disasters.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

In this episode of The CPA Zone, Ryan breaks down material participation and passive loss rules to help entrepreneurs and real estate investors unlock smarter tax strategies.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

Join Ryan on the CPA Zone as he shares QSBS updates and tax strategies, revealing powerful opportunities and showing real estate pros how to maximize QSBS tax benefits.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.

In this episode of The CPA Zone, Ryan dives into Mirch v. Commissioner (TC Memo 2025-128) and highlights key lessons on real estate professional status, time logs, passive loss rules, and the dangers of ignoring IRS notices.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.  

Ryan breaks down how business owners and real estate investors can deduct their vehicle—from mileage vs. actual expenses to depreciation, Section 179, bonus depreciation, and the common IRS rules and traps to watch out for.   New Client Intake Form: https://www.thepulicegroup.com/contact STR Free Discovery Meeting: https://mailchi.mp/2e695f433691/str-free-discovery-meeting Join Our Real Estate Investor Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/c33bb198a61c/rei-email-sign-up   The CPA Zone podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.