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Tax answers, in plain English.
The questions people actually ask — answered by a human who does this every day. No jargon, no stuffiness, no 4,000-word lectures.
Common tax questions
Is Social Security taxable? Here's the real answer
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits can be taxable — but many retirees owe nothing. Here's how the IRS actually decides, in plain English.
October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Freelancer & 1099 taxes
Tax deductions for the self-employed: what 1099 workers actually write off
Freelancers and gig workers can deduct far more than they think. The Schedule C write-offs that matter most — and the ones that get people in trouble.
October 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Real estate & taxes
Rental property tax deductions most landlords miss
Depreciation, repairs, travel, and smart timing — how rental real estate shields income in ways most taxpayers never hear about.
October 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Podcast
True crime meets the sedative effects of tax law
TheTaxPerson® hosts a podcast where true crime keeps you up and tax law puts you back to sleep. Here's why those two things belong together.
October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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