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Practical guides, tax planning strategies, and accounting insights from our CPAs and Enrolled Agents
NIL & Student-Athlete Tax
Individual Tax · Jun 24, 2026
NIL Earners & Student-Athletes: Your Complete Tax Guide
International Tax · Jul 23, 2026
International Student-Athletes, NIL Income, U.S. Tax Residency, and FIRPTA
International Tax · Jul 24, 2026
O-1A and P-1A Athletes: The Only NIL Solutions for International Collegiate Athletes
Individual Tax · Jul 25, 2026
The Jock Tax and NIL: How State Income Taxes Follow Student-Athletes Across State Lines
NIL & Student-Athlete Tax · Jul 27, 2026
The Arizona Sports Agency Landscape: Who Protects Your Wealth?
NIL & Student-Athlete Tax · Jul 27, 2026
NIL Isn't Free: What Every Student-Athlete Should Know Before Signing
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FBAR Filing: What US Persons With Foreign Accounts Must Know
If you have foreign financial accounts totaling more than $10,000 at any point during the year, you are required to file an FBAR. A practitioner-level guide to who files, what is reportable, penalties, and how to catch up on missed years.
S Corp Election: What You Need to Know Before You File
Electing S Corp status can save self-employed owners thousands in self-employment taxes — but timing, eligibility, reasonable compensation, and ongoing compliance all matter. A practitioner-level guide.
Starting a Business: Tax and Accounting Essentials From Day One
The decisions you make when starting a business — entity type, accounting method, payroll setup — have lasting tax consequences. Get them right from the start.
Change of Accounting Method: What Business Owners Need to Know
Changing your accounting method can unlock significant tax savings — but the IRS has strict rules about how and when it can be done. Here is what every business owner should understand.
Cost Segregation Strategies for Real Estate Owners and Small Business
Cost segregation is one of the most powerful tax deferral tools available to real estate owners and businesses that own their property. Here is how it works and how to maximize the benefit.
The NIMS Method: Simplifying Inventory Accounting for Small Businesses
The Non-Incidental Materials and Supplies (NIMS) method is an IRS-approved accounting approach that lets eligible small businesses deduct inventory costs when used or consumed — and immediately write off labor and overhead.
RSUs and ISOs: A Tax Guide to Equity Compensation
Restricted Stock Units and Incentive Stock Options are powerful wealth-building tools — but they come with complex tax rules that can catch employees off guard. Here is what you need to know.
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: A Tax Guide for Investors and Traders
The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property — not currency. That means every trade, sale, and even some transfers can trigger a taxable event. Here is what you need to know to stay compliant.
Form 1041 vs. Form 706: Understanding the Two Estate Tax Returns
When someone passes away, two entirely different tax returns may be required — one for the estate''s income, and one for the transfer of wealth. Here is how Form 1041 and Form 706 differ and when each is required.