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Plain-English tax guides, written by a CPA.
Practical, technically accurate walk-throughs of the tax topics our Boston clients ask about most — for individuals, business owners, crypto investors, landlords, and cross-border filers.
- Crypto TaxJun 23, 20269 min read
Crypto Stolen in a Romance Scam: Can You Deduct the Loss on Your Taxes? (2026 CPA Guide)
A Boston CPA explains whether crypto lost in a romance scam is tax-deductible after the IRS's March 2025 memo — theft loss vs. capital loss, and how to document it.
Read article - Cross-BorderFeb 19, 202611 min read
Cross-Border Tax Guide: US/Canada Workers and Dual Filers
A CPA-and-CRA-registered guide to US/Canada cross-border tax — residency, the tax treaty, foreign tax credits, FBAR, and snowbird planning.
Read article - Cross-BorderFeb 12, 202610 min read
US Tax Returns for Immigration: What USCIS Wants to See
A CPA's guide to filing US tax returns in support of immigration — what USCIS asks for, transcripts vs. returns, back-filings, and how to avoid hurting your case.
Read article - Small BusinessFeb 5, 202611 min read
Self-Employed Taxes 101: Schedule C and Quarterly Estimates
A CPA's plain-English guide to self-employment tax — Schedule C, quarterly estimated payments, deductions, and when to elect S-Corp status.
Read article - Rental PropertyJan 29, 202610 min read
Rental Property Tax Deductions: A Landlord's Checklist
A CPA's complete checklist of rental property tax deductions for 2026 — depreciation, repairs vs. improvements, the STR loophole, and the passive activity rules.
Read article - Crypto TaxJan 22, 202611 min read
How to Report Crypto on Your US Tax Return (2026)
A CPA's 2026 walkthrough of reporting crypto on a US tax return — Form 8949, the new 1099-DA, staking, DeFi, NFTs, and how to fix prior-year mistakes.
Read article - Individual TaxJan 15, 202610 min read
Boston CPA's Guide to 2026 W-2 Tax Filing
A Boston CPA's plain-English walkthrough of 2026 W-2 tax filing — withholding, RSUs, multi-state moves, and how to avoid the most common refund-shrinking mistakes.
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