The OBBBA just delivered big tax wins for CRNAs. From locked-in low tax brackets to a larger standard deduction, these changes could save you thousands without adding extra shifts. You’ll also learn about new perks for parents, seniors, and charitable givers—plus why the SALT deduction increase matters if you live in a high-tax state. Tune in to see how these updates translate into more money in your pocket.

Download your free two-page handout with all seven major tax updates for CRNAs here:
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Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:14 - What the OBBBA means for 1099 CRNAs
• 01:22 - Chapter 1: Tax Brackets Stay Low
• 01:54 - Chapter 2: A Bigger Standard Deduction
• 02:42 - Chapter 3: Extra Deduction for Seniors
• 03:20 - Chapter 4: Improved Child Tax Credit
• 03:57 - Chapter 5: Charitable Giving Made Easier
• 04:22 - Chapter 6: Higher SALT Deduction Cap
• 04:46 - Closing & Takeaways

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What if every dollar of your small business profit was taxed with no tax break? That was the reality before 2017. In this episode, we unpack the story of the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI)—from its creation in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to its near expiration, to the sweeping bill that made it permanent. You’ll learn how this 20% deduction reshaped taxes for small CRNA businesses, and why its permanence is a game-changer for 1099 CRNAs, shop owners, and entrepreneurs everywhere.

Download your free two-page handout with all seven major tax updates for CRNAs here:
The One Big Beautiful Bill Handout

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:00 - The Story of QBI Deduction
• 01:50 - Part 1: What taxes look like before 2017
• 03:00 - Part 2: QBI is born
• 04:30 - Part 3: QBI is made permanent after 2025
• 06:55 - Recap
• 08:12 - Outro

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Think you earn too much for a Roth IRA? Think again. This episode reveals the legal backdoor strategy that lets high earners unlock the powerful tax-free growth of a Roth IRA. You’ll learn the exact steps to make it happen, the perfect timing to maximize your gains, and the pitfalls—like the tricky pro-rata rule—you need to avoid. If you want to keep more of your money growing tax-free for decades, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:00 - Step 1 - What is the Backdoor Roth IRA
• 01:24 - Step 2 - After tax contributions only
• 01:49 - When should we do it?
• 02:43 - Pro rata rule
• 03:15 - Timeline for Backdoor Roth IRA
• 04:07 - Recap Time
• 05:01 - Next Episode

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Imagine growing your money for decades and pulling it out tax-free in retirement. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not—if you know how to use a Roth IRA the right way. In this episode, we cover the simple rules every 1099 CRNA needs to know to take full advantage.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:23 - What is Roth IRA?
• 01:50 - Rule #1: How much money you make matters
• 02:55 - Rule #2: How much you can put in?
• 03:30 - Rule #3: You have to have a job
• 03:56 - Rule #4: No age limit
• 04:21 - Rule #5: Deadlines matter
• 04:44 - Rule #6: Spousal contribution
• 05:07 - Bonus Tip
• 05:25 - Recap time
• 06:08 - Next episode

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Are you a 1099 CRNA? Then this episode is for you. We tell the true story of a business owner who lost $36,000 because he didn’t keep receipts. He paid people in cash, didn’t write things down, and the IRS said, “No proof, no deduction.”

Learn:

• Why saving receipts matters
• What the IRS needs to see
• Simple ways to stay organized

If you want to keep more of your hard-earned money, hit play. It’s easier than you think — and it can save you thousands.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Tax court case
01:16 - Keep records
01:37 - Cash payments
02:05 - Travel and Meals
02:32 - Miscellaneous expenses
03:05 - Medical Expenses
03:40 - Action Plan
04:10 - Next Episode

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