Behind the Numbers
Welcome to Behind the Numbers, the podcast that demystifies the world of accounting and taxes for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.
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- Aug 19, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Taxes Every Normal Person Should Know - With Tom & Ally (opens the original)
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Behind the Numbers breaks down the tax basics every new earner should know: W-2s vs 1099s, how tax brackets and marginal rates work, why your paycheck is smaller (withholding and FICA), what the standard deduction does, and why a tax refund isn't “free money.” The hosts keep it casual and funny while clearing up common myths so listeners can keep more of their paycheck and feel confident about simple tax decisions.
Short-Term Rentals Part 2: Maximizing Depreciation Without the Audit Headache (opens the original)
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In this Part 2 episode of Behind the Numbers, Cody and Taylor deep dive into short-term rental tax strategies: cost segregation studies, how to document hours and bookings, audit red flags, and common mistakes to avoid.They explain material participation rules, the importance of contemporaneous logs and booking reports, occupancy tax and licensing issues, recapture on sale, and when a cost segregation study makes sense — including options for properties you already own.Practical takeaways: start
Summer Shift: What Accountants Really Do After April 15 (opens the original)
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Welcome to Behind the Numbers by TC Advisors. In this episode, Grant and Taylor debunk the idea that tax season ends April 15—walking through the summer realities of accounting: advisory work, bookkeeping catch-ups, IRS notice responses, continuing education, and internal projects.If you’re a small business owner, now is a great time to reach out to your accountant for planning, valuations, or advice before the fall deadline rush.
Why Profits Don't Pay the Bills: Cashflow Mistakes Business Owners Make (opens the original)
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In this episode of Behind the Numbers, Cody and Taylor break down common cashflow mistakes—confusing profit and loss with cash flow, spending off of bank balances, and neglecting tax planning—that leave profitable businesses struggling.They offer practical solutions: review monthly financials, build forecasts, time expenses and taxes, and work with advisors to turn reported profits into usable cash.
Stop Giving the IRS an Interest-Free Loan: Why You’re Overpaying Taxes (opens the original)
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Cody and Taylor discuss common reasons people overpay taxes—treating refunds like savings, using the wrong business entity, and missing deductible expenses—and why filing alone won’t fix it.They advocate year‑round tax planning, proper expense tracking, and choosing the right structure to reduce tax liability, and invite listeners to work with TC Advisors for proactive financial strategy.
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