Advisory Insights
Tax insights for complex decisions.
Advisory Insights brings together practical articles and tax updates from Weissgarber CPA on tax planning, business ownership, investments, real estate, and tax law changes.
Many of these topics are also shared through our newsletter and are collected here as an ongoing resource to help you better understand issues that may affect your tax situation and identify questions worth addressing before important decisions become final.
Featured Insights
A selection of planning topics relevant to individuals and business owners navigating increasingly complex tax situations.
How to Maximize the Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction
Understand how the QBI deduction works, who may qualify, and planning considerations that can affect the amount of the deduction available to business owners.
Selling Rental Property? Don't Overlook Suspended Passive Losses
A property sale may release passive losses that have accumulated over time. Learn why those losses should be considered before completing a rental property transaction.
Backdoor Roth IRA: Smart or Risky?
Backdoor Roth contributions can help higher-income taxpayers, but existing IRA balances and other tax considerations can create unexpected consequences.
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Individual Tax Planning
Estimated taxes, deductions, charitable giving, family changes, tax credits, and other planning opportunities that can affect your individual tax position.
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Business Owner Tax
S corporations, QBI, depreciation, business purchases, compensation, deductions, and other tax considerations affecting closely held businesses and their owners.
Retirement and Benefits
IRAs, retirement plans, HSAs, contribution strategies, withdrawals, and other tax considerations involving retirement and employee benefits.
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Real Estate Tax
Rental property, passive activity rules, property sales, depreciation, cost segregation, and other tax issues affecting real estate owners and investors.
Investment Tax
Stocks, cryptocurrency, digital assets, capital gains and losses, and other tax considerations involving investments and investment transactions.
Tax Law and IRS Updates
Significant tax-law changes, new deductions and credits, IRS developments, and other updates that may affect future tax planning.
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Filing and Compliance
Information reporting, filing requirements, BOI, penalties, international reporting, and other federal and state tax compliance matters.
Latest Insights
Read the latest articles and tax updates from Weissgarber CPA.
Year-End Vehicle Purchases: A Smart Way to Maximize 2025 Deductions (Copy)
Save on taxes by purchasing a qualifying business vehicle before December 31, 2025 — SUVs, trucks, and smaller cars all offer unique benefits.
Selling Rental Property? Don't Overlook Suspended Passive Losses
Selling rental real estate may unlock suspended passive losses and create valuable tax savings. Learn what to consider before completing the sale.
How to Maximize the Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction
Learn how the Section 199A Qualified Business Income deduction works, who qualifies, and tax planning strategies that may help maximize your deduction.
Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation: Which Tax Strategy Is Right for Your Business?
Learn the key differences between Section 179 and bonus depreciation, and how choosing the right strategy could reduce your business's tax bill.
Could Your Business Pay You Tax-Free Rent?
Learn how the Augusta Rule may allow business owners to receive tax-free rental income by renting their home to their business for qualifying meetings.
Marriage, Divorce, Family, and Year-End Tax Moves to Consider for 2025
Review key year-end tax strategies for marriage, divorce, and family planning to make the most of 2025’s tax-saving opportunities.
Smart Year-End Crypto Tax Strategies for 2025
Reduce your 2025 crypto tax bill with smart year-end strategies — loss harvesting, donations, gifting, and self-directed accounts.
Year-End Vehicle Purchases: A Smart Way to Maximize 2025 Deductions
Save on taxes by purchasing a qualifying business vehicle before December 31, 2025 — SUVs, trucks, and smaller cars all offer unique benefits.
Six Powerful Year-End Tax Strategies for Business Owners
Smart year-end tax planning moves to lower your 2025 tax bill — six key steps business owners should take before December 31.
Clean Energy Tax Incentives Are Phasing Out: Act Before These Key Deadlines
Explore which clean energy tax credits are ending soon. Learn key 2025–2028 deadlines for solar, EVs, home upgrades, and business incentives.
New 2025 Tax Deductions & Credits: Key Opportunities Through 2028
Explore the latest 2025 tax breaks, including expanded SALT deductions, new auto loan interest and tip income deductions, senior tax relief, and enhanced child tax credits. Plan ahead—most expire by 2028.
TCJA Tax Cuts Made Permanent: What It Means for Your Long-Term Tax Strategy
The 2025 tax bill extends key TCJA provisions—lower brackets, higher deductions, and AMT relief. Learn how this impacts multi-year tax and investment planning.
BOI Reporting Lifted for U.S. LLCs and Corporations
Big news from FinCEN: As of March 2025, U.S.-based LLCs and corporations are no longer required to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports. If you've already filed, you're covered—no further action is needed. Foreign entities still face certain requirements, but most domestic businesses are now off the hook.
Backdoor Roth IRA: Smart or Risky?
Considering a Backdoor Roth IRA? This strategy can be powerful for high earners—but it comes with caveats. Here's what you need to know before converting.
How to Avoid Underpayment Penalties
Missing estimated tax payments in 2025? You could owe more than you think. Here’s how to avoid costly IRS underpayment penalties—plus tips to fix it even if you're behind.
Retirement Plan Options Available for 2025
Still time to cut your 2025 tax bill. See which retirement plans—like SEP IRAs or Solo 401(k)s—can help you save thousands and secure long-term financial growth.
Selling Your Home: Do You Need to Report It to the IRS?
When selling your home, understanding IRS reporting requirements and the $250,000/$500,000 tax exclusion can help you stay compliant and avoid audits. Learn when and how to report the sale, even if no taxes are owed.
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