2025 Year-end Tax Planning Insights: Why R&D Credits Took Center Stage

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January 29, 2026

Ron Parisi

As we closed out 2025, one theme consistently emerged from year-end tax planning conversations at CPA on Fire: business owners who stayed proactive were best positioned to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Between economic volatility, shifting markets, and major tax law changes...

Financial Forward: What The 2025 “Big, Beautiful Bill” Means For You

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January 15, 2026

Ron Parisi

As summer 2025 came to a close, Congress passed what’s being called the “one big, beautiful bill.” While the name may be catchy, the real value lies in the planning opportunities it creates—especially for individuals and families willing to think ahead. O...

Debunking The Founder Myth: Why “Growth Cures All Ills” Isn’t A Strategy

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November 25, 2025

Ron Parisi

Many founders default to one familiar line when things feel off:“We just need more revenue.” But when you look closely, this signals something else: Inefficient operations Underperforming profitability and cash flow Missed tax-saving opportunities ...

R&D + QSBS Changes You Need To Know

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October 16, 2025

Ron Parisi

We’ve reached the final stop in our Big Beautiful Bill breakdown—and this one’s especially important for entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.   This time, we’re looking at two powerful incentives designed to fuel growth, reward innovation, and ...

Permanent Perks & Expanded Deductions For Small Biz

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October 09, 2025

Ron Parisi

This week’s Big Beautiful Bill update is all about long-game strategy—especially for small business owners and high earners running pass-through entities. With permanence, expanded thresholds, and new planning angles to explore, these changes could reshape how you pla...

Solo Entrepreneurs: Big Wins Coming Your Way

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September 25, 2025

Two key provisions from the Big Beautiful Bill stand out this week—one boosts deductions for independent earners, while the other introduces a brand-new way to save for the next generation.   1. Boost for Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (Sec. 70105) If you...

SALT Surprises And Car Loan Deductions: What’s New Under The Big Beautiful Bill

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September 18, 2025

This week’s update from Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a mix of good news and not-so-good news. On one hand, drivers get some long-awaited relief. On the other, the much-debated SALT deduction cap is here to stay—though with a few twists. Let’s dive in. &n...

Tips, Overtime, And A Tax Break Ahead

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September 11, 2025

Ron Parisi

Here’s a tax update you’ll actually want to hear—thanks to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, tips and overtime pay are no longer taxed at the federal level. For millions of workers, that means bigger paychecks and real relief where it counts.   It’s...

Bigger Tax Breaks Are Coming—Here’s What You Need To Know

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September 04, 2025

Ron Parisi

We’re kicking off our breakdown of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” with a clear, practical snapshot. There’s a lot packed into this, but we’ll be walking through it piece by piece—highlighting what really matters for your finances and how it...

From 1 Million To 10 Million: The Financial Playbook For Scaling Success

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March 18, 2025

Ron Parisi

The $1 Million Milestone: What’s Next? Crossing the $1M revenue mark is a major win, but it’s just the beginning. Many entrepreneurs assume that hitting this number means automatic success.The reality? A $1M business can still struggle with profitability. At this st...

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR STARTUPS

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April 01, 2025

Ron Parisi

The "Farm League" of Business Growth Every seven and eight-figure business starts somewhere, and if you're working toward that first million in revenue, you’re in what we call the "farm club." Just like in baseball, where prospects develop before making it to the big l...

REFLECTING ON 2024S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

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February 18, 2025

Ron Parisi

Numbers Don’t Lie—But They Can Surprise You The new year is in full swing, and if you're like many business owners, you're reviewing your 2024 financials with either excitement or frustration. Maybe you thought you had a great year, only to see underwhelming prof...