If you earn 1099 income from a single role in one state and file as a sole proprietor, you may not need a CPA beyond basic filing. CPA involvement usually becomes relevant when income crosses state lines or your structure changes. S-corps, LLCs with payroll, retirement plan choices, QBI, and health insurance decisions all introduce...Read More

Real estate investors in Atlanta or across Georgia often ask whether they need a CPA for a first rental or a small portfolio, and at what point handling returns independently becomes insufficient. The answer turns on structure and complexity, not a single rule. This blog clarifies the decision threshold: situations where filing on your own...Read More

On paper, the real estate investment looks straightforward. Two investors buy the same quadplex. Both earn more than $120,000. The property is very similar. Yet when tax time comes, their outcomes can look very different. Not because one found a loophole or used a clever trick, but because the IRS treats real estate activity based...Read More

Depreciation, repairs versus improvements, travel, home office use, and rental losses are areas that typically receive closer attention. We explain what the IRS looks for and why documentation and classification matter as rental portfolios grow in our latest blog.Read More

Meals, mileage, home office, and travel deductions are reviewed more closely when records are unclear or inconsistent. We explain the expenses the IRS looks at most and what matters when documenting them, so contractors can stay informed as income and work locations change.Read More

Self employment income is your net earnings from a trade or business reported on Schedule C and Schedule SE. You owe self employment tax when net earnings reach 400 dollars and you can deduct the employer equivalent portion of that tax on Form 1040.Read More

Rental services for QBI include leasing, rent collection, maintenance, repairs, and supervision performed by you or your contractors. Keep a dated log and total at least 250 hours to use the IRS safe harbor under Revenue Procedure 2019-38.Read More

Real estate investors are working to understand how the Big Beautiful Bill affects their 2025 tax position. This article outlines key updates that property owners, landlords, and pass-through entities need to know, including the permanent QBI deduction, expanded expensing rules, the increased SALT cap, and changes to Opportunity Zones. If you own rental property or...Read More