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As a real estate investor, understanding how to leverage tax deductions is essential for protecting your wealth. From depreciation to operating expenses, there are multiple ways to reduce your taxable income and keep more money in your pocket. In this guide, we’ll explore the best strategies to maxi...

Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to your taxes? For many real estate investors, the answer is "yes." If you've used a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to purchase a rental property, you might be missing out on a crucial tax deduction without even realizing it. The 10 T el...

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS, State of Oregon, or City of Portland can be both surprising and financially challenging. To help you navigate and prevent these situations, we've outlined common causes and actionable steps to safeguard your business.

Common Causes of Surprise Tax Bills

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Ever wondered how the IRS views income from illegal activities? Believe it or not, the IRS doesn’t care if your business is legal or not—they still expect their cut. And in some cases, even expenses tied to illegal activities can qualify for deductions! While you (hopefully) run a legitimate busines...

The football season kicked off with a bang as the Kansas City Chiefs, last year’s Super Bowl champions, secured a strong win. But that wasn't all the buzz—Taylor Swift, who’s dating Chiefs star Travis Kelce, was expected to attend many of their games, drawing even more attention. With Swifties acros...

Dreams shape the world. They spark innovation, drive progress, and push the boundaries of what's possible. But dreams alone aren’t enough. The visionaries who changed the world—people like Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, and Walt Disney—understood that turning dreams into reality requires more than just ima...

When you think of accountants, it’s easy to picture someone hunched over a spreadsheet, laser-focused on numbers. The stereotype says accountants are boring, penny-pinching men or women buried in paperwork, living life on the dull side. But, what if I told you that accountants are the real rock star...

As a business owner, keeping your finances in order is essential to protecting your business from errors, missed deductions, and costly IRS penalties. I’m Daveed Tuck, an ex-IRS auditor and tax strategist at Anvil Tax, and today I’ll walk you through the four critical stages of accounting that will ...

Meet Bob, a hands-on second-generation contractor from Portland who thought taxes were just a yearly headache—until his business success and growing real estate investments forced him to rethink his financial strategy. With the help of Daveed Tuck, an Ex-IRS auditor and tax consultant, Bob transform...

As the air turns crisp and leaves change color, one thing becomes clear: pumpkin spice season is upon us. From lattes to candles, Oreos to even beard oil, this flavor has become a fall staple. But did you know there’s more to this trend than meets the eye? Yes, I’m talking about the Pumpkin Spice Ta...

What if the IRS’s power to enforce its rules was diminishing? A recent Supreme Court ruling might significantly alter how agencies like the IRS exercise their authority. For Portland business owners, this shift could create new opportunities to protect hard-earned money and reduce tax liabilities.

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The economic landscape has seen monumental shifts over the past four decades, largely influenced by policy reforms initiated during the Reagan administration. Known as Reaganomics, these policies fundamentally reshaped the tax environment, giving businesses and indivi...

Maximizing Payroll Efficiency and Tax Compliance with Gusto: Insights from a Portland Tax Consultant