Beyond the Bottom Line

In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton talk about how they approach events today. From ski trips and small group settings to panels and tech week, they get into what actually makes these experiences valuable. Over time, they learned that it’s less about formal agendas and more about building real relationships, having honest conversations, and creating the kind of environment where p...

Your checking account exists, the wires go through, and sure, there are some fees here and there, but that's just how banking works, right? Meanwhile, you’re earning 0.08% interest on idle cash, paying $25 per wire, and exposed to fraud risks you don't even know exist. In this episode, Miguel and Renee sit down with Brandon Arvanaghi and Dustin Kamali at Meow to break down what business...

In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton talk about how their approach to sales has evolved.  From chasing every opportunity to slowing down and figuring out if it’s actually the right fit, they get into how they open calls, why rapport matters, and what happens when sales and onboarding stay connected. It’s a candid look at how they think about selling today and why sometimes the best...

How to Reduce Taxes on Your Rental Properties You bought a rental property years ago. Maybe decades ago. It’s appreciated significantly, you’ve depreciated it down to almost no basis, and now the thought of selling makes you nervous because of the tax bill. Additionally, you’re also tired of the maintenance calls, the liability, the capital expenditures that always seem to hit at the worst time. I...

In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton talk about culture at Centurion - what it looks like when it’s working and what it looks like when it’s not. They discuss a hire that forced them to rethink what really matters, why respecting people’s time is non-negotiable, and how real feedback is one of the most important ways to honor someone’s work. It’s an honest conversation about how cu...

Most business owners have cash sitting in a checking account earning nothing. They assume treasury strategy is too complicated, too risky, or only worth it once the numbers get big enough. Meanwhile, inflation is quietly eroding their buying power every month. In this episode, Miguel sits down with Mike Dombrowski of Rho to break down what treasury strategy actually is and how founders at any stag...

How We Got Here: The Origin Story  Before Miguel and Ashton worked on bringing tax credits and advisory strategies to small and medium sized businesses, they were debate partners at South High School in Torrance, CA. This is their origin story of how a whiteboard strategy in Miguel's LA apartment and a three-month trial period turned into seven years of scaling a 7-figure tax advisory busines...

Most vacation rental owners buy a property, throw in some furniture, and hope for the best. Then they wonder why the bookings are inconsistent and the nightly rate never reaches what the numbers promised. But what if you could incorporate a design strategy that changed your business for the better? In this episode, Miguel sits down with Erica Dike, principal designer at Erica O Designs, to walk th...

AI Search Strategy for Business Owners Many business owners are watching their website traffic drop without understanding why. Miguel experienced this firsthand when Tax Hack's blog traffic plummeted from 88,000 to 3,000 unique visitors.  The culprit? AI overviews are changing how people find information online. In this episode, Miguel sits down with Ryan Russell, founder and CEO of BizIQ, to...

Ever wonder what happens when finance, technology, and tax strategy all come together? In this recap, we dive into how Rho’s unified financial platform can streamline operations and help you maximize your R&D tax credit.   #WebinarRecap #TaxHack #FinTech” 

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Tax Changes 2025: Bonus Depreciation, Land Conservation Easements & Corporate Transparency Act In this episode, Daniela and Miguel break down key 2025 tax updates that could impact your business and investments. We cover the latest changes to Bonus Depreciation , new considerations for Land Conservation Easements , and essential provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act . Whether you'r...

Tax Changes 2025: Bonus Depreciation, Land Conservation Easements & Corporate Transparency Act   In this episode, Daniela and Miguel break down key 2025 tax updates that could impact your business and investments. We cover the latest changes to Bonus Depreciation , new considerations for Land Conservation Easements , and essential provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act . 📊 Subtopics Cov...

Tax Technical Talk: Thoughts on the Tax Relief for American Families & Workers Act of 2024 🎙️💡 In this episode, Miguel, Ashton, Paul, and Ishan break down the key provisions of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 and what they mean for both individuals and small businesses . From bonus depreciation extensions to child tax credit enhancements , we explore how these cha...

R&D Tax Credit & Section 174: Key Insights with Miguel, Ishan & Ashton 🎙️💡 In this episode, we dive into the complexities of the R&D Tax Credit and the latest updates on Section 174 . Miguel, Ishan, and Ashton break down what businesses need to know about research & experimentation (R&E) expense deductions, tax compliance, and strategic planning for 2024 and beyond. 📊 Sub...