The Mark Perlberg CPA Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We break down why one “big” tax move rarely solves the tax problem for high-income earners, especially when legal limits cap how much any single strategy can do. We lay out how tax strategy stacking works so we can cut taxes now, manage risk, and keep layering savings year after year. • the hidden limits behind popular write-off strategies like cost segregation and business losses...

Send us Fan Mail Why does the intangible drilling cost deduction makes oil and gas investing so attractive for high-income earners?  Faster write-offs and more control over timing. Learn about the rules, limits, and risks so you can weigh tax savings against real-world investment economics. • defining IDC versus tangible drilling costs with clear examples • why prepaid IDC can create a current-yea...

Send us Fan Mail We break down how certain convenience store and gas station real estate investments can produce a massive first-year tax deduction using 100% bonus depreciation and fund-level leverage. We also map out who can use the losses, what returns can look like, and how to plan for depreciation recapture with smart exit options like DSTs and 1031 exchanges.  • how C-stores can qualify for...

Send us Fan Mail We break down depletion allowance, the oil and gas version of depreciation, and show how it can reduce taxes on production income without reducing your actual cash distributions. We also explain why many high-income investors use depletion to improve after-tax yield while keeping an eye on the rules and the real-world limits. • depletion allowance defined as a deduction tied to sh...

Send us Fan Mail Real estate can create cash flow and wealth while lowering taxable income through depreciation, cost segregation, and smarter classification of rental activity. We also flag the traps that hurt first-time investors, especially when chasing write-offs instead of solid deal fundamentals. • why rental income can avoid FICA while W-2 income cannot • how depreciation works and why cost...

Send us Fan Mail Paying almost nothing in taxes sounds like clickbait until you hear how full-time real estate investors actually operate. We sit down with Richard Gamble, a full-time investor with a wide portfolio across rentals, multifamily, and commercial assets, to talk about the real work behind “low tax” results and why the bigger win is building a repeatable system that scales. We get into...

Send us Fan Mail We break down how oil and gas working interests and stock portfolios differ when taxes are the real scoreboard, from upfront deductions to long-term rates and liquidity. We walk through depletion, step-up basis, passive loss planning, and the advanced strategies that can turn a big income year into a smarter long-term wealth plan.   • upfront tax deductions from oil and gas workin...

Send us Fan Mail We share an exclusive client workshop on advanced oil and gas tax planning and how the tax code can turn a passive energy investment into a powerful deduction strategy. We lay out how IDC and depletion work, where the real risks live, and how to coordinate oil and gas with real estate, capital gains, and retirement moves. • why working interest oil and gas can create non-passive l...

Send us Fan Mail California’s tax system can make a big raise feel small, especially once you cross the income points where rates jump and deductions phase out. We walk through California brackets, federal brackets, hidden payroll taxes, and real tax software examples, then map out planning options that can reduce the damage without forcing a move.  • California marginal brackets and why the early...

Send us Fan Mail Listen as I lay out the exact step by step plan I would follow if I earned $1M to $2M in W-2 income and wanted to stop overpaying by six figures. I explain how to pick strategies that fit your goals, stack them intelligently, and turn tax savings into long-term wealth instead of a one-time refund. • clarifying goals, liquidity, and time budget before choosing any tax strategy  • m...

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the idea that cutting taxes is the finish line and lay out a more durable way to build after-tax wealth. Dave Walcott shares how a family office mindset, investor DNA, and systems thinking can help high earners stop chasing shiny objects and start compounding with purpose.  • why tax savings without a plan can increase risk and waste time  • the difference between tax...

Send us Fan Mail We break down why the short-term rental loophole can produce massive tax savings and why the same strategy can collapse in an IRS audit if the paperwork is weak. We walk through what actually triggers scrutiny, what auditors ask for first, and how we document the rules so the losses stay usable. • short-term rental loophole basics under IRC Section 469 and why it changes passive l...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack the Excess Business Loss limitation and show how it caps the amount of business loss you can use against W-2 wages, interest, dividends, and capital gains. We share thresholds for 2025–2026 and walk through timing moves with cost segregation, capital gains, credits, and withholding. • who EBL hits hardest among high W-2 earners and investors • section 461 rules that limi...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling whiplash from “too good to be true” tax ideas? We break down a practical Tax DNA framework that helps high earners sort hype from value by weighing five levers: compliance risk, economic risk, tax ROI, economic ROI, and return on time. With that lens in hand, we compare real estate, oil and gas, advanced charitable strategies, and solar so you can see exactly where each sh...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack how marriage can meaningfully lower taxes for high-income earners and how to plan before and after the wedding. We share practical strategies on timing income, creating deductible losses, leveraging participation rules, and using healthcare and equity tools to keep more of what you make. • why joint filing usually reduces total tax • doubled standard deduction and home s...

Send us Fan Mail We explain why real estate sits at the core of tax reduction and wealth creation, then show where it falls short and how to stack other tools for a complete plan. From short-term rentals and cost segregation to solar credits, charitable giving, and step-up basis, we map a clear path. • why real estate creates paper losses that offset income • how short-term rentals and REP status...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack why California’s tax system punishes high W‑2 earners with RSUs, then map out a stack of strategies that convert stock-based pain into lasting tax savings. We share how to use charitable deductions, credits, and timing to push your effective rate down. • RSUs as taxable income and cash flow squeeze • California marginal brackets and 13.3 percent top rate • Nonconformity...

Send us Fan Mail We map a clear path for high W‑2 earners to cut taxes by stacking business losses, targeted charitable deductions, and solar credits. A simple $1.5M case study shows how careful sequencing can drive liability from $450k toward $55k while building long‑term wealth. • 401(k) contribution and plan limits for high earners • Where RSUs, real estate, and oil and gas fit • Excess Busines...

Send us Fan Mail We break down the most common real estate tax myths, from REP status and short-term rentals to cost segregation timing and entity hype. We show how to time deductions, avoid recapture pain, and use non-asset strategies to cut taxes while building wealth. • REP status based on hours and participation, not a license • Cost segregation timing to match high-income years • Excess busin...

Send us Fan Mail We share the biggest tax and business lessons of 2025 that create real value right now. From funding travel with points to dialing in W-2 withholding and designing charitable and estate plans, we map strategies to your goals and show how to execute them. • turning payroll fees into non-taxable travel via points • charitable structures that deliver immediate deductions and cut esta...

Send us Fan Mail Cost Segregation can save you tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, in taxes. But here's the problem: most investors have no clue how much they're actually leaving on the table. After personally reviewing hundreds of cost seg studies for our clients at Prosperl CPA, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you EXACTLY how to estimate your deduction, what...

Send us Fan Mail We trace the “domino decision” that turned corporate burnout into a calling and show how timing, not tricks, drives real tax savings. Dominique Molina joins us to reveal practical ways to choose your tax rate and stack permanent advantages without gimmicks. • Why timing beats complexity in tax strategy • Permanent savings versus simple deferrals • When to accelerate income or dela...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a high-income earner, real estate investor, or business owner, the answer is almost always no —and in this video, I break down exactly why. I’m walking you through the BIG lie behind one-time tax plans, the opportunities most people miss after Year 1, and why ongoing tax strategy can unlock six- and seven-figure savings over your lifetime. In this video you’ll learn...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve heard the stories: jets written off, million‑dollar refunds, zero taxes on millions in income. But are those strategies fundamental? And more importantly, do they apply to you? In this video, Mark Perlberg (CPA + Tax Strategist) breaks down the truth about these “too good to be true” tax moves. He pulls back the curtain on deduction limitations, capital loss traps, passive...

Send us Fan Mail We show high‑earning W‑2s how to cut taxes now, not months from now, and convert savings into immediate cash flow. We walk through year‑end tactics, stacking limits, overlooked credits, and why adjusting your W‑4 can supercharge wealth growth. Ready to slash your tax bill? Schedule your free consultation and let's strategize your tax savings together! Book now at: https://www...