🚀 In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Unfiltered Podcast, host Caleb David sits down with Tony Hoong, CPA, founder of The CPA Dude, to uncover the tax strategies that successful real estate investors use to legally reduce their tax burden and build long-term wealth.

Tony shares his journey from working in his family's restaurant to Big Four accounting, Uber, and eventually building a nationwide tax advisory firm. The conversation dives into proactive tax planning, Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), the Short-Term Rental Loophole, cost segregation, bookkeeping best practices, and why most CPAs focus on compliance instead of tax strategy.

Whether you're a W-2 employee, real estate investor, or business owner, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you keep more of what you earn.

🎧 Hosted by: Caleb David

👤 Guest:🏡 Tony Hoong, CPA – Founder of The CPA Dude & Tax Strategy Expert

Tony Hoong, CPA, is the founder of The CPA Dude, a tax strategy firm helping real estate investors and business owners maximize their savings. Leveraging his background with Big Four accounting firms and Uber, he specializes in tax advisory and wealth preservation. Tony is also a digital educator dedicated to simplifying complex tax laws.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why most CPAs focus on compliance instead of tax savings

✔️ The three levels of tax strategy every real estate investor should understand

✔️ The Short-Term Rental Loophole explained in simple terms

✔️ Common tax mistakes that cost investors thousands of dollars

✔️ How cost segregation can accelerate depreciation deductions

✔️ The importance of year-round tax planning instead of filing once a year

✔️ How to prepare for increased IRS audits with proper documentation

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Tony Hoong:

🌐 Website → https://thecpadude.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TheCPADude

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecpadude_/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecpadude

🎙 Follow Caleb David:

🌎 Website → https://www.davidcommercial.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/calebdavid/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calebdavid/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebdavid/

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