No Tax on Tips 2025 – What Counts

No tax on tips is getting a lot of buzz—but the details matter. This post explains who actually qualifies, what counts as a “qualified tip” (and what doesn’t, like service charges), and the records employees and employers should keep to stay compliant.

Retirement Self-Employment Tax Strategy

Self-employment tax can feel like a burden, but it also funds your future Social Security benefits. This post explains how salary vs. distributions affect your record, why timing your claim matters, and the planning moves business owners should consider.

Short-Term Rental Loophole: What Qualifies

Short-term rental “loophole” claims are everywhere—but most miss the real rules. This post from Aldaris CPA breaks down what actually qualifies under $469, including average-stay thresholds, material participation, and documentation that holds up. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and protect your tax position this year.

Best Tax Filing Tips for 2025

Filing your 2024 taxes doesn’t have to be stressful. In this guide, Aldaris CPA shares expert tax filing tips for 2025, including how to maximize deductions, avoid common mistakes, and reduce your tax bill. Plus, get key insights from Edwin del Carpio’s KIRO 7 News feature on what to know before filing. Read more to make tax season easier and more efficient!

IRS Real Estate Professional Designation: A Comprehensive Tax Strategy Guide

The IRS real estate professional designation is a powerful tool for real estate investors.

Proven Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners (2024)

Learn how to save more and reduce your tax burden with proven tax strategies for high-income earners. These actionable tips will help you secure wealth in 2024.

10 Essential Tax Strategies to Boost Savings and Grow Your Small Business

Discover 10 essential tax strategies for small businesses to optimize savings, reduce tax liabilities, and improve profitability.

10 Tax Planning Tips for W-2 Employees

Tax planning isn’t just for the wealthy—W-2 employees can take advantage of powerful strategies to reduce their tax burden. Discover 10 practical tips to help you maximize savings and make the most of your tax situation.

How to Pivot a Client’s Retirement Strategy Due to Tax Law Changes

Stay Ahead with Proactive Retirement Tax Planning Tax law changes can significantly impact retirement planning, requiring financial professionals to pivot strategies that once worked smoothly. As a CPA or financial advisor, staying informed and proactive is essential...

Supercharge Your Business: LLC Taxed as an S Corp

Are you a small business owner searching for ways to optimize your tax strategy? Consider the powerful combination of utilizing an LLC to own and operate your business while benefiting from tax treatment as an S corporation. This article will explore the advantages of...
Your Chances Of An IRS Audit If You Make Under $500K

Your Chances Of An IRS Audit If You Make Under $500K

Today we are going to be discussing what the chances are of getting audited by the IRS. The probability of you getting audited, it's really dictated by three factors. The first factor is your income level. The second factor, it's going to be the types of reporting...

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Major Accounting Changes To Look Out For This August 2020

Major Accounting Changes To Look Out For This August 2020

Accountants follow standards and procedures that various governing bodies keep track of and maintain. These organizations include the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Government agencies...

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What Is The SBA And How Can They Help Me?

What Is The SBA And How Can They Help Me?

Small businesses are one of the main driving forces of the U.S. economy. According to the Small Businesses Administration, these businesses contribute as much as 44 percent of the U.S. economic activity. They also create the majority of new jobs across the...

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How Businesses Can Reopen During The Pandemic

How Businesses Can Reopen During The Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic may just be one of the worst economic disasters the US has faced in recent decades. It has been seven months after the very first Covid-19 case in the United States. Hence, many are asking, “are we ready to reopen the economy, now?”...

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Accounting For Company Vehicles In 2020

Accounting For Company Vehicles In 2020

According to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, as of 2018, at least 3.1 million automobiles and trucks ply across the country for business purposes. This vast number shows the importance of these vehicles for businesses and the economy. It provides them with...

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How Your Taxes May Have Changed During The Pandemic

How Your Taxes May Have Changed During The Pandemic

Benjamin Franklin once said, “There were only two things certain in life: death and taxes.” This quote has never been more valid than this 2020. This year has been a rough for everyone. From the richest to the poorest, COVID-19 has affected us all in more ways than...

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