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My first book โ€” The Encouragement Economy โ€” is officially out.

Super proud of this one ... check it out -> EncouragementEconomyBook.com/

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Rich Smith

๐ŸŽฏ The 179D video just went live and I'm curious...

How many of you are sitting on potential six-figure tax deductions right now without even knowing it?

Here's the thing:
Most property owners think 179D is "too complicated" or "only for big corporations." But Greg's 100,000 sq ft building isn't some massive development - it's a solid mid-size property that any serious investor might own.

Quick poll for this community:
๐Ÿ‘ = Planning building upgrades this year
โค๏ธ = Had no idea 179D existed before today
๐Ÿ˜ฎ = Realizing I might have missed this on past projects
๐Ÿ”ฅ = Already looking into this for my properties

And architects/engineers - don't sleep on this. You could be leaving money on the table with every public or nonprofit project you design.

Drop a comment: What's your next planned upgrade? Office space? Warehouse? Medical facility?

The video covers everything, but I'm genuinely curious how many of you are in a position to use this strategy right now.

Watch HERE ๐Ÿ‘‡

https://youtu.be/jW2x9diynM0

#TaxStrategy #PropertyOwners #179D

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Rich Smith

Just dropped a video about a charity "loophole" that's saving high earners $500K+ in taxes ๐Ÿคฏ

My client Sunni went from panicking about a massive tax bill to actually getting EXCITED about tax season. (Yes, you read that right!)

The strategy? OCLAT - and 99% of people have never heard of it.

Quick poll: What's your current tax situation for this year?

๐Ÿ”ด Expecting a big tax bill and dreading it
๐ŸŸก Not sure what I'll owe yet
๐ŸŸข Already have a solid tax strategy in place
๐Ÿ”ต What's an OCLAT? (go watch the video! ๐Ÿ˜‰)

React with the emoji that matches your situation!

P.S. - If you're in the red zone and make $750K+, the video might change your entire approach to taxes this year.

Watch HERE ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://youtu.be/tBo5kNvsijs

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Rich Smith

๐Ÿšจ NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED: The government is literally PAYING property owners up to $5,000 PER UNIT for upgrades many are already doing!

My buddy Zach qualified for $25,000 in tax credits on his 10-unit building ... and had NO IDEA until I told him ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

This isn't some gimmick - it's Section 45L, and it applies to:

โœ… Both new construction AND renovations
โœ… Single-family AND multi-family properties
โœ… Projects you might have ALREADY COMPLETED

โžก๏ธ WATCH NOW to see if you're leaving thousands on the table!
https://youtu.be/jIMKJcu2g3I

PS: Drop your project size in the comments - I might be able to tell you if you qualify!๐Ÿ’ฐ

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Rich Smith

๐Ÿ’ฐ JUST REVEALED: The tax strategy that saved a tech couple $175,000 in ONE YEAR

I just dropped my most controversial video yet. If you're a high-income earner paying 40-50% in taxes, this is the strategy your CPA probably won't tell you about.

A tech professional named Sunni contacted me after paying over HALF his 7-figure income to the government. His CPA told him there was nothing else he could do ...

He was wrong.

In today's video, I reveal:

๐Ÿ’กThe "Level 4" tax strategy that saved him $175K
๐Ÿ’กWhy most financial advisors never mention this approach
๐Ÿ’กHow W-2 employees (not just business owners) can use this
๐Ÿ’กThe exact conversation Sunni had with his skeptical CPA

This isn't about sketchy offshore accounts or gaming the system. It's about using the tax code exactly as it was designed.

๐Ÿ‘‰ The video is already getting incredible feedback from tech professionals, doctors, and lawyers who never knew these options existed.

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but still getting crushed by taxes? Drop a comment below and let me know your biggest tax frustration.

https://youtu.be/upXPny8RST4

#TaxStrategy #WealthBuilding

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Rich Smith

๐Ÿ’ฐ TAX HACK ALERT ๐Ÿ’ฐ

I just revealed how the IRS lets business owners pay their kids completely TAX-FREE (and write it off as a business expense)! ๐Ÿคฏ

This is NOT a loophole - it's written directly in the tax code, but there are 3 critical rules you MUST follow or you'll trigger an audit. I break down everything including:

โœ… The minimum age your kids can legally work

โœ… What documentation keeps you audit-proof

โœ… How this creates a million-dollar retirement fund

The video is already live on my channel - go check it out now!
https://youtu.be/48qhMHQ_nyw

Let me know in the comments if you're implementing this strategy or if you have questions. I'm answering everyone!

#TaxStrategy #BusinessOwner #WealthBuilding

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Rich Smith

๐Ÿ’ฐ EXPOSED: $22,000 Tax Secret Financial Advisors Won't Tell You ๐Ÿ’ฐ

I just uploaded a video revealing how I saved $22,000 in taxes by switching from a SEP IRA to a Solo 401(k) - a strategy most advisors never mention.

If you're self-employed, a freelancer, or small business owner, this could potentially TRIPLE your tax-advantaged retirement contributions!

The December 31st deadline is coming up - don't miss out on this year's tax break.

Watch now and let me know in the comments if your financial advisor has ever mentioned this strategy to you!

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://youtu.be/kau_w3vIal0

#TaxStrategy #Entrepreneurs #FinancialFreedom

1 year ago | [YT] | 1

Rich Smith

Most landlords are missing out on $50K+ in tax savingsโ€ฆ and donโ€™t even know it.

My friend Greg almost made a brutal mistakeโ€”until I showed him this IRS-approved strategy.

๐Ÿ“‰ No renovations. No loopholes. Just smart planning.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the video here โ†’ https://youtu.be/RwKhXMyoHqw

(It might be the most profitable 10 minutes you spend today.)

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Rich Smith

๐Ÿšจ NEW VIDEO: The $100K College Fund Mistake Almost Every Parent Makes!

Did you know that if your child skips college, you could lose up to 10% of your 529 plan earnings PLUS pay income tax on the money you've spent years saving?

I almost made this mistake with my own kids' college funds until I discovered the game-changing IRS rule for 2024 that completely transformed our family's financial strategy.

In this video, I break down:
-The hidden penalty in 529 plans nobody talks about
-The new rollover option that could save you thousands
-My exact 60/40 strategy that gives your kids maximum financial freedom

Watch now: https://youtu.be/7jBkeqmK7Mw

#CollegeSavings #ParentingTips #FinancialFreedom

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Rich Smith

๐Ÿšจ Parents with college savings plans: I discovered something SHOCKING about 529 plans that almost cost my family $100K.

New video dropping TODAY at 3:45pm ET about a game-changing 2024 IRS rule that affects EVERY parent saving for college.

Hit "notify me" to catch it the moment it goes live - this information could literally save your family thousands.

#CollegeSavings #ParentingTips #FinancialFreedom

1 year ago | [YT] | 2