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Plain-English notes on tax, planning, and running a practice. Written by a CPA, for operators and founders who'd like to understand what's actually happening on their returns.

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Section 162(q): Can a Confidentiality Clause Wipe Out Your Deduction?

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The Norling letter.

One email, once a month. Tax planning moves, rule changes, and office notes, written by a CPA and read in five minutes.

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Section 162(q): Can a Confidentiality Clause Wipe Out Your Deduction?

C-Corporation June 30 Deadline Sunsets: What Changes in 2026?

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What "No Tax on Overtime" really means under the OBBBA.

Price moves aren't taxes: the realization rule(s) for digital assets.

The R&D credit: turn product work into payroll-tax savings.

Sec. 174 after OBBBA: immediate expensing of domestic R&E back on the menu.

No tax on tips, sort of. What changed, what has not, and now what.

The Norling letter.

Writing
on the work.