It’s not too late to implement strategies that could save you thousands on this year’s taxes! Pat sits down with tax coach and CPA Craig Cody to explore some of the best tax-planning strategies for agents. Craig shares some deductions agents absolutely should take advantage of along with one very important list: the ten most expensive tax mistakes made by real estate agents. If you want to pay the IRS less without worrying about potential repercussions, don’t miss this interview!

Listen to today’s show and learn:

• Craig’s brief bio [2:32]
• The reason it pays to be proactive instead of reactive come tax time [4:28]
• Why agents shouldn’t worry about getting audited [6:00]
• How a recent court case affects one of agents’ favorite tax strategies [8:54]
• The most popular retirement plans for real estate agents [13:46]
• How hiring family members could save you thousands on taxes [17:25]
• Medical benefits you could be missing [18:45]
• Tips on maximizing the home office deduction [24:15]
• Why it’s important to keep track of car and truck expenses [26:55]
• The simplest way to track meal and entertainment expenses [28:15]
• Where to turn for tax help [28:30]
• Where to get a free copy of Craig’s latest book [29:56]
• How to break through your goals.
• Plus so much more.

Craig Cody

Craig S. Cody is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years’ experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 17 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life and recently authored 10 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands.

Related Links and Resources:

• Grow Your Real Estate Profits with Our Agent Success Toolbox
• Craig Cody & Company
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Secrets of a Tax Free Life by CPA CTC Dominique Molina (Foreword), Joseph Conrad  (Author), CPA CTC Ronald D’Arminio  (Author), John Pollock CWS CTC (Author), Larisa Humphrey CTC (Author), Dionne Joseph Thomas MBA EA CTC (Foreword), Craig Hawkins CPA CTC (Author), Eric Levenhagen  (Author), Kim Bey (Author), Larry Stone  (Author), Ronald A. Mermer  (Author), Craig E. Waldron  (Author), Robert A. Gambardella  (Author), Craig Cody (Author), Barbara Richardson (Author)
• Get a copy of Craig’s latest book “10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands” here for free!

 

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