Blog tagged as Certified Tax Advisor

Reaganomics 40 Years of Tax Changes and What's Next

Reaganomics 40 Years of Tax Changes and What's Next

By Daveed

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...

A Tax by Any Other Name – 

A Tax by Any Other Name – 

By Daveed

Five thousand years ago in ancient Egypt, before money was even a thing, the Pharaoh’s men were already collecting a 20% tax on grain. Fast forward to Julius Caesar, and he introduces the world’s first sales tax. Not to be outdone, his great-nephew Augustus rolled out the first direct income tax. Ca...

What I Did on Summer Vacation

What I Did on Summer Vacation

By Daveed

“Federal Income Taxation” is the foundational tax class in any accounting or law school program. Contrary to what you may think, it doesn’t involve diving into thickets of dense, impenetrable tax forms or long, intimidating columns of numbers. The final exam doesn’t challenge students to fill out a ...
Portland, Are You Ready for Some Football and Smart Tax Strategies?

Portland, Are You Ready for Some Football and Smart Tax Strategies?

By Daveed

A rookie NFL quarterback tried to save on taxes by asking to be paid through an LLC as an independent contractor, hoping to avoid millions in taxes. However, the NFL blocked the idea due to its collective bargaining agreement. The story highlights the importance of tax planning for athletes.
Oregon's 1st Main Street Certified Tax Advisor

Oregon's 1st Main Street Certified Tax Advisor

By Daveed

Becoming the first Main Street Certified Tax Advisor in Oregon is an exciting milestone. I encourage other professionals to explore this program and join me in transforming the future of tax planning.