Anderson Business Advisors Podcast

Today on Tax Tuesday, Anderson Advisors Barley Bowler, CPA, and Eliot Thomas, Esq., focus on capital gains, cryptocurrency, stock trading structures, and real estate strategies. They explain how capital losses are deducted and the $3,000 annual limit that hasn't been adjusted for inflation since the 1950s. You’ll hear about Bitcoin's tax treatment as a personal asset with favorable capital gains rates but note the lack of wash sale...

In this special Tax Tuesday episode, Anderson attorneys Amanda Wynalda, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., break down the major provisions of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" - nearly 1,000 pages of new tax legislation. They cover significant changes to child...

In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq., of Anderson Business Advisors, sits down with Ryan Gibson from Spartan Investment Group to discuss the current housing market and the unique opportunities in self-storage investing. They explore how the housing market has changed with low transaction volumes due to homeowners holding onto low-interest-rate mortgages, creating opportunities in alternative real estate sectors. Ryan explains how...

In this Tax Tuesday episode, Barley Bowler, CPA, and Eliot Thomas, Esq., tackle a diverse range of tax questions covering business structures, real estate investments, and tax optimization strategies. They demonstrate significant tax savings by comparing Schedule C sole proprietorship versus S Corporation structures, showing how proper business formation can save approximately $6,000 annually on just $50,000 of income. The hosts ad...

In this episode, Anderson Business Advisors host Clint Coons, Esq., sits down with long-time client and real estate investor Tarl Yarber to discuss whether now is the right time to invest in real estate. Tarl, a "recovering house flipper" who has completed over 650 flips, shares his journey from wholesaling in 2005 to becoming a full-time investor focused on the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat). They explore th...

In this comprehensive Tax Tuesday episode, Anderson attorneys Amanda Wynalda, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., tackle complex tax strategies focusing heavily on 1031 exchanges and business deductions. They explain why fix-and-flip properties cannot use 1031 exchanges since they're considered inventory rather than investments, and suggest using C-corps or S-corps for tax savings instead. The attorneys dive deep into 1031 exchange mecha...

In this Tax Tuesday episode, Anderson Business Advisors’ Barley Bowler and Eliot Thomas, Esq., tackle complex listener questions covering bonus depreciation regulations, short-term to long-term rental property transitions, and the intricate tax order...

In this Tax Tuesday episode, Anderson attorneys Amanda Wynalda, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., explore the limitations of renting home office space to yourself as a sole proprietor and explain superior alternatives through S and C corporations that unlock better deductions and reimbursement opportunities. The attorneys provide detailed guidance on properly paying children through family businesses to maximize tax benefits while avoi...

In this episode of Tax Tuesday, Eliot Thomas, Esq. is joined by Anderson CPA Barley Bowler. They explain how transfer-on-death titles still provide beneficiaries with stepped-up basis advantages and clarify that short-term rentals don't qualify for real estate professional status. You’ll hear proper entity structures for rental properties, recommending against holding appreciating real estate in C corporations. They thoroughly expl...

Clint Coons, Esq., interviews Kathy Fettke, founder of Real Wealth Network and a seasoned real estate expert with over 20 years of experience. They discuss current market conditions, with Kathy explaining how real estate's slow-moving nature provides stability compared to the volatile stock market. She shares that recent decreases in mortgage rates have already increased pending sales and mortgage applications. Kathy reveals her to...

In this episode, Anderson attorneys Amanda Wynalda, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., address several listener questions on a variety of tax topics. They cover the tax implications of selling stocks to purchase rental properties, explaining capital gains strategies and depreciation options. The duo discusses using LLCs and management corporations for rental properties, including how property management fees can generate tax-free incom...

In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq., of Anderson Business Advisors, welcomes David Pelligrinelli, a professional asset recovery expert from ActiveIntel. They dive deep into the alarming reality of employee theft and embezzlement in businesses of all sizes. David explains the "fraud triangle" concept—opportunity, pressure, and justification—that enables employee theft, sharing real-world examples of trusted employees who stole hundre...

Tax season is in full swing, and in this Tax Tuesday episode, Anderson Advisors attorneys Amanda Wynalda, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., tackle numerous listener tax questions with practical advice. They discuss the Section 121 exclusion for primary residences, explaining how married couples filing separately can each qualify for the $250,000 capital gains exclusion. They outline strategies for converting personal residences to rent...

Today, Anderson Advisors attorneys Toby Mathis, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., discuss topics including navigating inherited IRAs and potential Roth conversions to understanding crucial deadlines for spousal and non-spousal inheritances. The questions explore filing for trading LLCs with expenses but no income, leveraging C-Corps for medical cost reimbursements, and addressing real estate tax considerations including depreciation re...

Today, Anderson Advisors attorneys Barley Bowler, CPA, and Eliot Thomas, Esq. discuss topics including how 401(k) funds can be borrowed up to $50,000 without tax penalties while confirming that backdoor Roth IRA contributions made in 2024 but converted in 2025 still allow for additional 2025 contributions. Eliot and Barley discuss why S-corporations cannot deduct wellness expenses through accountable plans unless medically prescrib...

Real estate visionary Neal Bawa, CEO of Grocapitus and MultifamilyU, returns to the podcast. Neal always presents a compelling data-driven forecast that should capture every investor's attention. Despite current market uncertainties, Bawa reveals a significant 5-million-unit housing shortage alongside plummeting inflation rates, positioning the US as the strongest performer among developed economies. Most notably, he predicts a dr...

We have now hit 237 episodes of Tax Tuesday! Today, Anderson Advisors attorneys Toby Mathis, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., discuss topics including depreciation strategies, with detailed explanations of how bonus depreciation differs from cost segregation analysis. The conversation also covers real estate professional status requirements, home office deductions, and the strategic use of management C-corporations to maximize tax be...

In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq., of Anderson Business Advisors, chats with Atticus LeBlanc, CEO of PadSplit. Toby and Atticus discuss the innovative approach PadSplit is taking to address homelessness and provide affordable housing. They dive into troubling statistics about homelessness in 2024 and how rising home prices and interest rates are impacting the housing market. PadSplit’s model—offering multi-room rentals—provides a ...

Welcome to Tax Tuesday. Anderson Advisors attorneys Toby Mathis, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., tackle various tax-related questions. Topics include retroactively claiming real estate deductions and depreciation, handling health insurance premiums for an S-corp, understanding the rules around setting up a trading account under an S-corp, and how to qualify for Real Estate Professional (REP) status while working a W2 job. The attorne...