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The Real Buzz, a podcast designed with small business owners in mind who are serious about reducing their tax liability. Hosted by accounting and tax experts, Eric and Melissa Broughton of Busy Bee Advisors, this informative, and yes, even entertaining, podcast focuses on sharing forward thinking strategies to help you get organized, plan ahead and ultimately pay less in taxes. As small business owners themselves, they walk the walk and boy do they talk the talk. Their unexpected down-to-ear ...
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Episode 25: Using a Budget to Put Your Business on a Diet... and Other Helpful Tips.
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Does your business need a financial "diet"? Picture the days when families managed their budgets with physical cash, a practice that seems distant in today's cashless society. Join me as I share personal anecdotes about these nostalgic times and explore the challenges th…
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Episode 24: Making Tax Strategy Work for You. The Top Five Things to do.
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Join me on a solo journey as I navigate the whirlwind of tax preparation during the busy season. I'll share my personal experiences with the challenges of hiring new tax preparers, drawing parallels to the unpredictability of home renovations. As we prepare to welcome ne…
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Episode 23: Must Know Year End Tax Strategies for Business Owners. The Rest of the Story.
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Ever wondered why delaying your tax filings could cost you more than you think? Join us, Melissa and Eric, as we unfold the critical financial strategies every business owner must consider at the start of a new year. We'll guide you through the essential steps to optimiz…
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Episode 22: Streamline Your Year-End Tax Prep: Essential Tips for Business Owners
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Can confusing expense categories sabotage your year-end tax preparation? On this episode of Real Buzz, join us, Melissa and Eric, as we unpack the critical year-end tax tips every business owner needs to know. We shine a light on the hidden dangers of vague bookkeeping c…
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Episode 21: Maximize Your Tax Returns: When It's Crucial to File an Amended Return
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Could an amended tax return save you thousands? Join us, Melissa and Eric, as we break down the essentials of filing an amended tax return in this episode of The Real Buzz. We cover the scenarios where amendments are not only beneficial but necessary—think unclaimed busi…
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Episode 20: Unlocking Tax Savings: Mastering S-Corp Strategies for Small Business Success
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Is your small business missing out on valuable tax savings? Discover how you can leverage S-Corporation (S-Corp) status to potentially save thousands, as we break down the tax advantages and strategic considerations for small businesses. Comparing S-Corps to sole proprie…
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Episode 19: Top 10 Tax Strategies for Sole Proprietors: Maximize Deductions and Save Money!
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Can flowers and fruit really cut down your tax bill? Join your hosts Melissa and Eric on the Real Buzz podcast as Melissa and Eric unravel their top 10 tax strategies specifically tailored for sole proprietors. We promise, tax talk doesn't have to be boring! From the ins…
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Episode 18: Elevating Your Assets and Securing Your Financial Future with Kelly Brothers of CAPTRUST.
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Join us as we sit down with the ever-charismatic Kelly Brothers, who not only regales us with tales of his switch from a TV news anchor to a financial advisor but also imparts his wealth of knowledge on wealth management. Kelly, a sage in the realm of financial planning …
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Episode 17: Smart Tax Strategies Boost Real Estate Profits
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Ever stumbled upon a goldmine in your very own tax returns? Well, that’s exactly what happened to one of our clients, a real estate agent who was initially shortchanged by a whopping $22,000 in deductions. Join us as we unfold this eye-opening case study, divulging how m…
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Episode 16: Strategic Benefits to Attract & Retain Staff AND Save on Taxes!
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Unlock the secrets of keeping your team happy and your business thriving with the wisdom we'll bring to the table today. We're pulling back the curtain on employee retention strategies and the tax benefits they can harvest. We're eager to share a case study, a real life …
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Episode 15: Have You Set Your Business Straight for 2024?
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Ever found yourself tangled in a web of receipts and expense reports every month end? We've all been there, and it's exactly why we're suggesting something different for 2024. This episode is full of strategy gems for your business's financial health. We'll suggest effec…
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Episode 14: Torqued on Taxes? Revving Up the Engines of Software vs Personal Professional Service.
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Ever felt like navigating the tax system is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark? Join us, Melissa and Eric, as we shine a light on the tax labyrinth, helping you crack the code. This episode isn't just a run-of-the-mill tax talk; it's a treasure map to the go…
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Episode 13: Is it time for somebody new to do your taxes?
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Listen and learn as Melissa and Eric discuss the signs that demonstrate it’s time for you to find a new tax professional to do your taxes. Do you know what to look for when you're not sure about your tax person? Do you know what questions to ask? Are you a good client? H…
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Episode 12: Questions You've Asked About Tax Liabilities with Answers From Your Hosts
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. On this episode Eric and Melissa answer questions from real prospective clients who called Busy Bee for tax advice (names and scenarios have been changed.) They break down two different scenarios and how they advise a client could reduce their tax liability. Some of the …
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Episode 11: It's Not Too Late! End of Year Tax Strategies to Implement Now to Save Money
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. In this episode, your hosts, Melissan and Eric Broughton, give tax strategies that can save you money if you implement them before the end of the year. These aren’t “loopholes” and they aren’t “shady” practices, these are strategic methods that business owners have been …
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Episode 10: Hire Your Kids, Save on Taxes. Here's How.
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Learn from Eric and Melissa as they share the benefitsof hiring your children to work in the family business. What can they do? For starters, they can file, they can shred, they can sweep, heck they can even star in your social media commercials! Done properly, they can …
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Episode 9: 87,000 New IRS Agents. Are You Prepared?
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. You’ve heard the news, the federal government has authorized funding for 87,000 new I.R.S. agents to help with tax enforcement. Are you panicked, angry, anxious? Stop worrying and ignore the noise. We break down what the new funding really means and how it could affect y…
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Episode 8: Starting a business? How to save on taxes Now!
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Join your hosts Melissa and Eric as they discuss how to get financially prepared for cash flow and taxes before you start your business. One of the biggest mistakes new business owners make is they get started and then they talk to a tax professional after the year has e…
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Episode 7: Are you a Realtor? Then listen to this!
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Hear your hosts, Melissa and Eric, have a conversation about Realtors this week and how important it is for them to treat their job like they are running a business. Whether you are a new Realtor who expects to make a solid income in your first year or you are establishe…
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Episode 6: Save time and money with one...simple...change
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. There are a lot of tips and tricks to try and save money on taxes and in other ways with your small business, but maybe the most impactful, simple change you can make to your operation is to hire a bookkeeper. Monthly bookkeeping is invaluable, it can help you eliminate …
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Episode 5: What makes a great accountant plus a simple way to keep employees and save on taxes
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Eric and Melissa talk about what it means to have a great accountant? Well, they shouldn’t be just a numbers or money person and they should meet with you more than once a year. A great accountant works with you year-round to figure out how to reduce your tax liability. …
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Episode 4: What is "reasonable compensation?"
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. On this episode Melissa and Eric talk about the importance of business owners drawing a salary rather than just taking large distribution at the end of the year. The IRS wants to make sure you are paying a reasonable amount of payroll taxes and so you are supposed to giv…
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Episode 3: Augusta, not just a golf tournament but a brilliant tax strategy
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. Listen and learn as Melissa and Eric sit down to talk about two topics that could help you save on taxes and make you a much more efficient business owner. First they discuss the Augusta rule, what is it and how can you rent your own personal property to the business to …
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Episode 2: C-corps and S-corps and LLCs oh my!
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. In this episode, Melissa and Eric talk about the importance of sending your vendors 1099 forms and while this year’s deadline has passed it’s never too early to start preparing for next year by sending vendors W-9 forms to get the necessary information. On a bigger pictu…
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Episode 1: Are You Maximizing Your Travel and Reimbursement Expenses for Taxes?
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. It's the first episode of The Real Buzz with Eric and Melissa Broughton, owners of Busy Bee Advisors. So they're going to talk travel. Like how to take advantage of travel for business purposes, and how to appropriately justify and support your travel-related expenses. P…
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Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast. The Real Buzz podcast is all about helping small business save money on taxes with forward thinking tax strategies, tips to get you and keep you organized and pro-active planning ideas. Eric and Melissa Broughton, owners of Busy Bee Advisors, will take you on a fun and i…
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