Taxation

Navigate the complexities of tax season with confidence. This category provides strategic insights and practical advice to help you minimize your tax liability and stay compliant with ever-changing regulations.

April 15, 2026

Should You Buy Property in an LLC? Ask Before You Buy

Buying property first and asking tax questions later can be an expensive mistake. Before you sign, make sure the way you buy the property fits your legal, tax, and long-term business goals.
April 8, 2026

When One Fake Text Can Turn Tax Season Into a Nightmare

Tax season is prime time for scammers. This article explains how fake IRS calls, phishing emails, and scam texts work, the red flags to watch for, and what the IRS and government agencies say you should do to protect your identity and money.
April 8, 2026

Salary or Dividend? A Simple US-Canada Tax Guide for US Owners of Canadian Companies

A US resident working for a Canadian company may face a very different tax outcome depending on whether they take salary or dividends. This guide explains, in plain English, why salary is often more efficient, why NYC tax still matters, and why a US subsidiary can be a smart way to protect the Canadian business.
March 11, 2026

Green Card Tax Residency: Why Your Residency Status Matters First

January often feels like a quiet month when it comes to taxes. The holidays are over, April feels far away, and many people assume there’s plenty of time to deal with tax matters later. After working with U.S. taxpayers—particularly professionals, business owners, and Americans living or working abroad—I can say with certainty that this assumption leads to some of the most expensive tax mistakes I see each year.
February 23, 2026

The February Filter: Will This Still Make Sense When the IRS Looks Back?

January often feels like a quiet month when it comes to taxes. The holidays are over, April feels far away, and many people assume there’s plenty of time to deal with tax matters later. After working with U.S. taxpayers—particularly professionals, business owners, and Americans living or working abroad—I can say with certainty that this assumption leads to some of the most expensive tax mistakes I see each year.
February 18, 2026

Why “Nothing Changed” Can Still Mean a Smaller Tax Refund

January often feels like a quiet month when it comes to taxes. The holidays are over, April feels far away, and many people assume there’s plenty of time to deal with tax matters later. After working with U.S. taxpayers—particularly professionals, business owners, and Americans living or working abroad—I can say with certainty that this assumption leads to some of the most expensive tax mistakes I see each year.
February 13, 2026

Your Wedding Date Doesn’t Work the Way You Think on Taxes (And That’s Why February Gets Messy)

January often feels like a quiet month when it comes to taxes. The holidays are over, April feels far away, and many people assume there’s plenty of time to deal with tax matters later. After working with U.S. taxpayers—particularly professionals, business owners, and Americans living or working abroad—I can say with certainty that this assumption leads to some of the most expensive tax mistakes I see each year.
January 28, 2026

Selling Real Estate in 2026 Without a Tax Surprise: What I Look At Before Any Client Lists

January often feels like a quiet month when it comes to taxes. The holidays are over, April feels far away, and many people assume there’s plenty of time to deal with tax matters later. After working with U.S. taxpayers—particularly professionals, business owners, and Americans living or working abroad—I can say with certainty that this assumption leads to some of the most expensive tax mistakes I see each year.
January 28, 2026

Ending New York Residency While Operating a New York Professional Corporation

January often feels like a quiet month when it comes to taxes. The holidays are over, April feels far away, and many people assume there’s plenty of time to deal with tax matters later. After working with U.S. taxpayers—particularly professionals, business owners, and Americans living or working abroad—I can say with certainty that this assumption leads to some of the most expensive tax mistakes I see each year.