Think you're on track with your taxes? You might be headed for a surprise bill.

Before the year slips away, there are a few simple things you can do to catch potential tax issues early, improve your cash flow, and avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time.

In this episode of the Wealth Game Podcast, Brent shares the midyear tax checkup he recommends to clients. You'll learn how to review your year-to-date income, evaluate your tax withholding, and project where you'll likely end up by year end.

🎧 Don't wait until tax season to find out something's wrong. Listen now.

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We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

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• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

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Are you waiting until tax season to think about your taxes? If so, you could be missing some of the biggest opportunities to reduce your tax bill.

In this episode of the Wealth Game Podcast, Brent explains the key difference between tax planning and tax preparation, and why that difference can have a major impact on how much you pay in taxes.

Learn why tax preparation is all about reporting the past, while tax planning is about making proactive decisions before the year ends. Brent also shares practical examples for business owners, real estate investors, and high-income earners, showing how timing can make all the difference when it comes to tax savings. If you want to keep more of what you earn, this episode is a great place to start

Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community?

We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/

What happens if your cabin, home, or other personal property is destroyed in a fire or natural disaster? Can you deduct the loss on your taxes?

In this episode of the Wealth Game Podcast, Brent breaks down the IRS rules surrounding personal casualty losses, including how your property's tax basis, insurance reimbursements, adjusted gross income, and federally declared disaster status all impact whether you qualify for a deduction. Using real-world examples inspired by the recent Utah wildfires, Brent explains why the tax outcome may not be as straightforward as many homeowners expect.

Whether you're a property owner, investor, or simply want to better understand how the tax code handles unexpected losses, this episode provides practical insights into an often-overlooked area of tax planning.

Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community?

We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/

What if you could start building wealth for your kids today while creating a tax-smart benefit for your employees at the same time?

In this episode, we break down the new Trump Accounts, including who qualifies for government contributions, how to set them up, contribution limits, and strategies for parents, grandparents, and business owners.

We'll also cover how these accounts compare to Roth IRAs, their long-term wealth-building potential, and why they can be a great tool for teaching kids about investing and financial responsibility.

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Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community? We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/

Most real estate investors are leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table… without even realizing it.

What if a $37K deduction could turn into $300K+ in year one?

In this episode, we break down:

• Cost segregation (and why it’s a game changer)
• How bonus depreciation is back
• And how smart investors are massively accelerating tax savings

If you own real estate—or plan to—this is one you don’t want to miss.

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Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community? We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/

Are solar tax credits really gone for good? With rising energy costs and major changes in tax law, the game around solar just shifted in a big way. In this episode, we break down what actually changed, why those 30% credits disappeared, and the alternative most homeowners don’t know about yet. If you’ve been thinking about going solar or already talking to a salesperson, you’ll want to hear this before making a move.

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Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community? We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/

What if renovating an old building could pay you back 20%, 30%, even 40% in tax credits?

In this episode, Brent breaks down the Federal Historic Tax Credit, who qualifies, how it works, and how to turn an old property into a powerful tax strategy.

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Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community? We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/

There is a way to legally earn investment income and pay far less tax than most people think.

It is not a loophole.
It is not aggressive.
It is simply smart planning.

In this episode, Brent breaks down how it works and who should be paying attention.

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Do you want access to the videos, drawings, templates, tools, and be able to get your questions answered on the live calls or in the community? We'd love to have you join the Wealth Game basics today to get some additional free resources, videos, and tools: Visit www.wealthgame.io

For specific one on one, or group support for tax planning, strategy, tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, or other CPA firm related services, we recommend going to www.bementcompany.com to connected with our team of CPAs and professionals.

Thank you for listening to another episode of the Wealth Game Podcast. The goal is to get informal yet actionable advice directly to business owners and investors. The episodes are intended to be short and simple to allow busy professionals to get right to the point of growing their wealth and reducing their taxes.

For additional information and links to all available platforms please visit our website at www.wealthgame.io

Contact Us:

Websites:

• www.wealthgame.io
• www.bementcompany.com

You can also stream The Wealth Game on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vKCgwK9K7zw1FrXoNAdoh?si=b95d0293bb4b41ad
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-game/id1638735155

Connect with Brent Bement:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brentbement
• X: https://x.com/brentbement
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbement/