Know Your Numbers REI with Chris McCormack
Know Your Numbers REI is where you can learn how to eliminate the frustrations and chaos you've felt around tax and accounting in your real estate portfolio.Chris is a CPA, Certified Tax Planner and owner of Better Books Accounting - an accounting and bookkeeping firm focused…
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S-Corp Owners: Do THIS Before December 31 (opens the original)
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If you own an S corporation, Q4 is the time to get your tax planning right. In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Chris McCormack explains why S-corp owners need to pay close attention to reasonable salary, payroll timing, the QBI deduction, employee benefits, depreciation, and year-end business expenses before December 31. Chris also explains how paying yourself too little or paying your salary too late can affect your tax benefits and potentially create unnecessary IRS risk. Don’t
Why Your Rental Property Might NOT Qualify for Tax Savings (opens the original)
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Think it's too late to save on taxes this year? Think again. In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Chris McCormack continues the September Q4 Tax Planning Series and explains why the fourth quarter can be one of the most important opportunities for real estate investors and business owners to take action before the year ends. One of the biggest topics in this episode is cost segregation—how it can accelerate depreciation on real estate and potentially create significant tax deduction
Do This Before December 31 to Save Thousands in Taxes (opens the original)
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Are you waiting until tax season to think about taxes? That could be costing you thousands. In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Chris McCormack kicks off a brand-new Q4 Tax Planning Series and explains why the fourth quarter is the single most important time of year for business owners, real estate investors, and high-income earners to legally reduce their tax bill. You'll discover the proactive tax strategies that expire after December 31st, why tax planning is completely differen
5 IRS Red Flags Every Business Owner & Real Estate Investor Should Know (opens the original)
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Could your tax return trigger a closer look from the IRS? In this episode of the Know Your Numbers REI Podcast, Chris McCormack breaks down 5 IRS audit red flags that business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors should understand. The goal isn't to scare you—it's to equip you with knowledge so you can better understand what the IRS looks for, properly document your deductions, and make sure your tax strategy is both legal and defensible. Chris explains how today's technology allows
Stop Waiting Until Tax Season: How Smart Business Owners Plan All Year (opens the original)
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Are you waiting until tax season to start thinking about taxes? That could be costing your business money. In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Chris McCormack breaks down the quarterly tax planning system used at Better Books to help business owners, real estate investors, and high-income earners take a more proactive approach to taxes. Tax planning isn't something that should only happen in February, March, or April. By then, many of the opportunities to make strategic decisions m
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