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Join the Larson tax specialists for lively discussions about current and relevant tax issues in an easy to understand format for all levels of tax familiarity. This podcast is most valuable for those who own businesses or are interested in tax law and tax changes. Hosted by Spencer Rangel, CPA, Derek Bradley, and Chandler Reed. You can listen in anywhere you find podcasts, including:

PODCAST EPISODES

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Episode 10: Should I Have a Trust?

Join hosts Derek & Spencer as they interview Russell Olsen, one of the Tax Partners in the Larson & Company Spanish Fork office. He'll discuss the advantages and benefits of setting up a trust, and how to avoid some common missteps along the way.  Additional Resources:

Blog post on The Crucial Role of Trusts: Safeguarding Family Assets and Avoiding Probate

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Episode 9: Accounting Tips for Small Businesses

Join hosts Derek and Spencer as they interview Ryon Jones, Tax Partner in the Larson & Company Moab office. He'll discuss common problems seen in the accounting for small businesses and strategies they can implement to have cleaner books.

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Episode 8: Entities Part 2 - Sole Proprietorships

Often considered the simplest of entity types, sole proprietorships can still have their complexities. In the second episode of our summer series on entity types, our tax experts explore the advantages of a sole proprietorship and how a business owner can make strategic decisions as they run one.

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Episode 7: Tax Tips for Nightly Rentals (featuring Stephen Simons, CPA)

Meet Larson & Company Tax Partner, Steve Simons. He'll talk a little bit about himself, his background, and shares some valuable expertise on taxation of short-term rentals.

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Episode 6: Why Can't Partners Receive a W-2? (featuring Craig Swindlehurst, CPA)

Meet Larson & Company Tax Partner, Craig Swindlehurst. He'll go over a little bit about his background and how he got into tax, and explain some valuable information on compensation in partnerships.

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Episode 5: Entities Part 1: Overview

Derek & Spencer discuss the different options in entity type as you set up a new business. They go over tax specific advantages and disadvantages for each type and how to plan for the future with your business. This is part 1 in a Summer long series on entity types.

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Episode 4: Schedules K and K1s

Join our tax experts for a discussion on the Schedule K section of a partnership or S-Corp tax return, as well as the Schedule K-1 you receive to go along with it. Learn what they are, the difference between separately stated and non-separately stated items, and how to read the K-1. Additional Resources:

2023 Form 1065 

2023 Form 1120-S 

2023 Form 1065 K-1 

2023 Form 1120-S K-1

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Episode 3: Tax Credits

The Tax Trails hosts shed light on what a credit is, the difference between refundable and nonrefundable credits, and introductions to some general business credits. Additional resources:

Blog post on Clean Vehicle Tax Credit

IRS Website: Self Employed and Small Business Tax Credits

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Episode 2: Business Deductions and Credits

Join our tax experts for a discussion on tax deductions for your business. We’ll help you understand book-tax differences, the IRS definition of an “Ordinary and Necessary” expense, and some common classes of expenses that are misused or underutilized. 

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Episode 1: Tax Relief Act of 2024

Our first episode covers selected topics from the proposed tax relief act of 2024, including Section 174 Expenses such as "research and experimentation," 100% Bonus Depreciation, 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC reporting, and enforcement provision for the Employee Retention Tax Credit.

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