8 articles · all topics
Year-End CPA Handoff for Real Estate Agents: What to Send and How to Prepare It
What real estate agents should send their CPA at year-end: P&L, 1099 reconciliation, mileage log, receipts, and estimated-tax records, and how to prepare them.
Expense Categories for Real Estate Agents: A Simple Chart of Accounts
How real estate agents can set up simple expense categories that make a P&L readable and hand off cleanly to a CPA, without guessing what's deductible.
Pending Commission Isn't Income Yet: How Real Estate Agents Should Track Their Pipeline
Pending commission isn't income yet. Learn how real estate agents can track pipeline separately from money received, then reconcile it to a 1099 and P&L.
Real Estate Agent Mileage in 2026: The July 1 Rate Change and What Your Log Needs
The IRS standard mileage rate changed on July 1, 2026. Here's how agents split the year, what counts as business driving, and what a mileage log needs.
How Much Should Real Estate Agents Set Aside for Taxes From Every Commission Check?
Real estate commission checks don't have taxes withheld like a paycheck does. Here's how to figure out a smart reserve percentage and avoid a surprise tax bill.
Are Closing Gifts for Real Estate Clients Tax Deductible? The $25 IRS Rule Explained
Real estate agents can deduct client closing gifts, but the IRS caps it at $25 per person, per year. Here's exactly what counts — and what doesn't.
Why Your GCI Doesn't Match What You Actually Keep
GCI measures production, not take-home pay. Here's how splits, business expenses, and self-employment tax turn commission into net profit for agents.
Spreadsheet or Bookkeeping Software? When Real Estate Agents Should Switch
There's no magic deal count for switching. Here's how to tell when a spreadsheet costs more time than dedicated bookkeeping software for real estate agents.