Answers with Ray the CPA Ep 9 IRS definition of a qualifying child...oh yeah!

Answers with Ray the Realtor Ep 7

This is a Seattle Real Estate Market Update! How many pending home sales are we seeing in this area? Lots! Pending sales means that a buyer has agreed to purchase a home put up for sale. It is a good indicator of home sales that will take place. Good video and great information.

Answers with Ray the CPA Episode 7 How long do you have to file your 2009 tax return?

Taxes are due on the 15th of April for most folks that have to file. You can get an automatic extension by filing a form 4868. This video talks about that.

Answers with Ray the CPA Episode 5 Are you what the IRS calls Self employed?

Are you self employed? The IRS consideres you to be self employed if you conduct a business, or file a form 1065 (Partnership). A quick reference is, if you are the person signing your paychecks more often than not you are self employed. If you own the company that is signing your paychecks most likely you are self employed. Self employment is nothing to be worried about, that particular status simply has certain filing requirements that you should be aware of.

Darin talks about the importance of the 4th Quarter

As an MBA holder, an accountant and a Realtor this video is dynamite, absolute dynamite. The fourth quarter is important, but EVERY single quarter is important. We have to plan ahead. Every major business plans for next quarter during the present quarter. In fact in the month prior to next month they are already contemplating, analyzing, and projecting for the next month. We all have to do the same in our lives, and in our businesses. Let's make a plan and execute. Each day is another opportunity to turn it all around!

Ray's Non sexual Crush Episode 2 Mr. Byron Allen

Mr. Byron Allen is the most famous star that you may not have heard of. He has been on the airwaves putting on multiple shows since 1979! I salute Mr. Byron Allen's grind and drive!

Ray's non sexual Crush Volume 3 William Friggin Shatner!

William Shatner is an amazing individual. He spent 10 years living in the back of his truck after being the star of Star Trek for four years. He is the epitomy of cool, style, and of course a lesson in stick-to-it-ness to us all. Thanks Bill!

Ray Gives the 'A' Episode 2 What you MUST know about IRS Form 982

This is a must view for realtors. It is also a must view for non-realtors going through any type of forgiveness of debt. You must file this form with your taxes so listen up and if you have further questions just ask you friend and realtor!

Ray's Non-Sexual Crush for the Week Beggining August 9th 2009

This week's Non-sexual Crush is an homage to Gary V! He is inspirational, motivational, and of course gives good content for free. Go and get after it!

The exquisite pain of the Woulda, Coulda, and of course the Shoulda.

There is a pain that comes with missed opportunity. The video above explains two such painful missed opportunities where I didn't act. I was paralized by fear and my inaction was my action, my choice, and my regret.