Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAre You Going to Jail for Tax Planning? Tax Attorney Sets the Record Straight
Episode 402
Are you worried a tax strategy could land you in trouble with the IRS?
In this episode, Mike Jesowshek sits down with tax attorney Ed Lyon to break d…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hiring Your First Employee? Don’t Make These Expensive Payroll Mistakes
Episode 401
You’ve hired your first employee… Now what? Hiring your first employee introduces a new layer of tax responsibility, compliance, and systems that ma…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Filing an Extension Is the Smarter Move for Business Owners
Episode 400
Filing a tax extension feels stressful for many business owners. Missing numbers, unfinished bookkeeping, and uncertainty about the tax bill can make…
5 months ago
New Charity Tax Rules in 2026. How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Your Deductions
Charitable giving rules are changing in 2026, and many business owners have no idea their tax deductions could quietly shrink.
The One Big Beautiful B…
5 months, 1 week ago
Broke Even at the Casino? You Still Owe Taxes in 2026 | Gambling Tax Law Updates
Imagine breaking even at the casino and still owing taxes.
Beginning in 2026, Congress approved a new rule that limits gambling loss deductions to 90%…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
He Put $5M in a C Corp to Avoid Taxes… Was That Smart? (Q&A: Your Tax Questions Answered)
Can you deduct free food, rent your house to your business or avoid double taxation with a C Corp?
In this Q&A episode, Mike answers rapid-fire tax qu…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Are You Donating Wrong? How Donor-Advised Funds Maximize Your Charitable Deductions
If you're already giving to charity, you're leaving thousands of dollars in tax deductions on the table.
What is a donor-advised fund and why should …
6 months ago
How Often Should S Corp Owners Run Payroll | Payroll Timing 101
Episode 395
When should you pay yourself? Paying yourself on the wrong payroll schedule can create IRS red flags, cash flow crunches, and painful cleanup later.
I…
6 months, 1 week ago
How to Pay Yourself as an LLC Owner in 2026
Episode 394
Paying yourself wrong can trigger IRS issues, messy books, and unexpected tax bills.
In this episode, we break down exactly how LLC owners should pay…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The 10 LLC Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business
Episode 393
You formed your LLC. Good job.
But many business owners unknowingly make critical mistakes after formation that quietly destroy liability protection, …
6 months, 3 weeks ago