Show Information Episode Number: 101 Date: August 15, 2025 Duration: 35:47Host Contact Information Host: Justin Deese Website: JustinDeese.com Contact: [email protected] Contact Information Guest: Cyndi Warren Company: Warren Averett Guest Website: WarrenAverett.com Guest Email: [email protected] In this episode, Justin and guest co-host Kristen welcome Cyndi Warren, Partner at Warren Averitt, to break down the recent sweeping tax legislation and what it means for home service business owners. From bonus depreciation to overtime deductions, R&D expensing to the elimination of certain meal deductions, Cyndi shares practical insights to help you prepare, adapt, and maximize the benefits available. Whether you run a plumbing, HVAC, or electrical business, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to stay compliant and profitable under the new tax landscape.TakeawaysQualified Business Income Deduction extended, potentially saving business owners thousands.Bonus depreciation reinstated—100% write-off for equipment placed in service.Section 179 vs. bonus depreciation—when to choose one over the other.New overtime deduction rules and W-2 reporting changes for 2025.Many clean energy credits expiring—plan now if you rely on them.R&D expenses can be fully expensed again starting in 2025.Employer-provided meals will no longer be deductible after 2025 (with some exceptions).1099 reporting threshold increasing to $2,000 in 2026.Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Introductions 02:00 – How fast the new bill became law 05:00 – Qualified Business Income Deduction extended 06:30 – Bonus depreciation vs. Section 179 explained 10:00 – Lessons from selling a business with depreciated assets 11:00 – New overtime deduction rules for employees 15:00 – The end of certain clean energy credits 16:45 – Interest expense deduction changes 18:00 – R&D expenses fully deductible again in 2025 22:00 – Employer-provided meals deduction ending 26:00 – 1099 reporting threshold increase 28:00 – ERTC audits and lessons learned 30:15 – About Warren Averitt and Cyndi’s ideal clients 33:45 – How to connect with Cyndi WarrenKeywords #FreedomBlueprintPodcast #JustinDeese #CyndiWarren #WarrenAveritt #HomeServiceBusiness #HVACBusiness #PlumbingBusiness #ElectricalBusiness #TaxPlanning #BonusDepreciation #Section179 #OvertimeDeduction #RAndDExpense #CleanEnergyCredits #BusinessTaxTips #SmallBusinessFinance #QBIDeduction #ERTC #HomeServiceGrowth

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