Can you really pay 0% in capital gains tax in 2026? Whether you’re a business owner planning an exit or a savvy investor, discover the strategies (like the "Tax Gap" and QSBS) that can help you keep more of your profits.
Key Takeaways Investors who used Opportunity Zones (OZs) to defer capital gains will face a potentially costly tax deadline in 2026. Deferred gains must be recognized by December 31, 2026, and reported on tax returns. The 5-year and 7-year step-up…
Why does it feel like a huge chunk of your profits just disappears every year to taxes? For many business owners paying over $100,000 in annual taxes, that feeling of a heavy, unavoidable burden is all too common. This is…
Tax Preparation and Tax Strategy are often used interchangeably, but they’re far from the same. In fact, treating them as the same could be detrimental to your financial situation. One is about getting things done right when the clock’s ticking,…
As a married business owner in the U.S., choosing between Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately can impact how much you owe the IRS. While most married couples file jointly, there are strategic reasons why some may benefit from…
Congratulations! Your baby has a retirement account! Yes, you read that right. And no, it’s not a meme. On July 4, 2025, a sweeping federal law introduced a new type of tax-advantaged savings account for children, known as the Trump…
The Hidden Tax Bite That Can Drain Your Profits You’ve worked hard to make that big sale, sold that investment property, or see your stocks soar, only to discover that the IRS has its hand in your pocket, ready to…
Taxes can present serious threats to wealth building. Without the right strategies, high-income earners and investors can lose a substantial portion of their earnings to unnecessary tax burdens. Fortunately, tax laws provide plenty of legal ways to reduce what you…
Here’s a fact–cryptocurrency is still a relatively new innovation, and as such, regulations and policies around it are still in formative stages. The system of cryptocurrency, while bustling and full of potential, requires a lot of supporting systems to have…
Last year, the IRS made a few alterations to its policies and expectations due to the pandemic. A vivid example is the deadline extension, of which many people took advantage. However, the 2022 tax season is set for some rule…
If you are a high-income earner in the US, you surely understand the burden of heavy taxes that comes with high-income earnings, and you have probably been looking for tax-saving strategies for high-income earners. As a high-income earner, your tax…
At Tax Goddess we are always looking for ways to make your life easier, cleaner, more efficient, and streamlined. Slack is one of our favorite tools to do so! Slack is a digital system that allows for communication with…
There're a lot of people that call themselves real estate professionals, but in the eyes of IRS, there're some very specific things that you need to do and have in your background to be a real estate professional. One of…
There is an amazing Arizona State tax credit. So listen up S corporations out there; if your individual shareholders and your owners are paying in tax to the State of Arizona or if you're here in Arizona paying in more…
You know, if you are an individual, you have the opportunity to file an extension and an extension gives you the right to file the tax return up until, typically, October 15th each year. Now this year, I believe that…