The Real Buzz Eric & Melissa Broughton

Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast.Can flowers and fruit really cut down your tax bill? Join your hosts Melissa and Eric on the Real Buzz podcast as Melissa and Eric unravel their top 10 tax strategies specifically tailored for sole proprietors. We promise, tax talk doesn't have to be boring! From the ins and outs of fully deducting cell phone expenses to the often-misunderstood nuances of claiming foreign travel expenses, this episode is packed with...

Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast.Join us as we sit down with the ever-charismatic Kelly Brothers, who not only regales us with tales of his switch from a TV news anchor to a financial advisor but also imparts his wealth of knowledge on wealth management. Kelly, a sage in the realm of financial planning with CAPTRUST, discusses the nitty-gritty of investment management and legacy planning, offering his seasoned perspective on assisting both W-2 empl...

Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast.Ever stumbled upon a goldmine in your very own tax returns? Well, that’s exactly what happened to one of our clients, a real estate agent who was initially shortchanged by a whopping $22,000 in deductions. Join us as we unfold this eye-opening case study, divulging how meticulous reporting and strategic deductions can lead to substantial refunds. We also discuss the all-too-common pitfalls agents face when navigatin...

Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast.Unlock the secrets of keeping your team happy and your business thriving with the wisdom we'll bring to the table today. We're pulling back the curtain on employee retention strategies and the tax benefits they can harvest. We're eager to share a case study, a real life example from an HVAC contractor's hiring hurdles. With an emphasis on the power of local trade schools and the allure of S-corp conversion, we're eq...

Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast.Ever found yourself tangled in a web of receipts and expense reports every month end? We've all been there, and it's exactly why we're suggesting something different for 2024. This episode is full of strategy gems for your business's financial health. We'll suggest effective bookkeeping systems, wave goodbye to cumbersome manual tracking and say hello to the sleek world of accounting software. And we're talking abou...

Eric and I would love to hear from you. Tell us what you think of the podcast.Ever felt like navigating the tax system is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark? Join us, Melissa and Eric, as we shine a light on the tax labyrinth, helping you crack the code. This episode isn't just a run-of-the-mill tax talk; it's a treasure map to the gold mines of tax benefits for both individuals and business owners. We tackle the eternal debate: tax software versus a flesh-and-blood tax pro. Whil...