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Keep more of what you earn.
CPA Dan Hodges teaches the tax strategies, bookkeeping, and entity decisions that protect your money — without the jargon. Start with free education, then go deeper when you're ready.
Strategies, not jargon
Plain-English tax and entity moves you can actually use — explained by a working CPA, not a textbook.
Built for owners
Sole proprietors, landlords, contractors, and small businesses. Learn the deductions and filings that fit you.
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Begin with the free introduction, then unlock focused education or the full members' library when you're ready.
Meet your CPA
See who's behind My Favorite CPA
A short introduction from Dan — who he is, who this is for, and how he teaches tax without the jargon.
Education
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Learn the True Cost of Taxes
Free introductory education: see what taxes really cost a small-business owner.
Understanding W-2s
How W-2 wages, withholding, and boxes actually work.
Understanding Schedule E
Rental and pass-through income reporting on Schedule E.
Understanding 1099s
The 1099 family: who gets one, who files one, and common mistakes.
Understanding Schedule C
Sole-proprietor profit and loss on Schedule C, line by line.
Taxation Strategies for Small Business
Flagship in-depth education: entity choice, deductions, and tax planning.
Understanding Form 1065
Partnership return mechanics on Form 1065 and the K-1s it produces.
Latest from Dan
Tax & business insights
Entity Choice and Tax Elections: The Decisions That Shape Your Tax Bill
How you set up your business — and the tax elections you make — can quietly cost or save you thousands. Here's a plain-English look at the choices every owner should understand.
When an S-Corp Election Actually Pays Off
The S-corp election can cut self-employment tax above a certain profit.
What Schedule C Really Costs You at Tax Time
A plain-English walkthrough of how Schedule C profit flows into your tax bill — and the levers you actually control.
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