The Difference Between Active and Passive Investing (And How It Impacts Taxes)
Understand the key distinctions between active and passive real estate investing and how each affects your tax liability, deductions, and overall financial strategy.
Work Hard, Pay Less: Reduce Self-Employment Taxes
Learn how real estate investors and self-employed professionals can legally reduce their tax burden by maximizing deductions and minimizing self-employment taxes. Get expert strategies from Cornerstone CPA.
Why You Need a CPA Even If You Think You Don’t
Think you don’t need a CPA? Discover why individuals and real estate investors alike benefit from professional tax guidance, especially during major life events like starting a business, managing a side hustle, or losing a loved one.
2025 Tax Code Changes: What Individuals and Families Need to Know
Explore the most impactful 2025 tax code changes affecting deductions, credits, savings strategies, and new financial planning tools. Learn how to optimize your tax position under the latest rules.
Key Tax Updates for Business Owners: What You Should Know
Stay ahead of IRS changes with this 2025 tax update for businesses. Learn what's new in depreciation, 1099 rules, QBI deductions, and more — plus what steps to take before year-end.
Audit-Proofing Your Time Logs: Essential Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors
Discover how real estate investors can audit-proof their time logs to qualify for critical tax benefits like Real Estate Professional Status (REPS). Learn best practices for IRS compliance.
How to Qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and Maximize Tax Savings
Learn how to qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and unlock powerful tax advantages for real estate investors, including how to meet IRS requirements and avoid common pitfalls.
The Short-Term Rental Loophole: A Strategic Tax Advantage for Real Estate Investors
Real estate investors who engage in short-term rentals (STRs), such as Airbnb and VRBO properties, often struggle to navigate complex tax codes. However, one little-known but powerful provision—the Short-Term Rental Loophole—offers a legal workaround that can drastically reduce tax liabilities while generating substantial passive income. Understanding how this loophole works, and how to structure your rental activity appropriately, is key to maximizing your tax strategy.
How to Be a Great CPA Client: 5 Pro Tips from Your Friendly Tax Firm Communication Manager
Discover 5 insider tips from Cornerstone CPA’s Communication Manager on how to be a proactive, organized, and collaborative client—so you get the most out of your tax advisory relationship.