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Are your points and miles taxable?
In this episode, host DeAndre Coke is joined by CPA Rachel Earl to demystify the often-confusing world where travel rewards and taxes meet. They unpack how the IRS views points earned from credit card sign-up bonuses, referral links, and cashback programs, and clarify when travel rewards might be considered income.
The conversation also dives into smart tax planning strategies that can earn you valuable points—like paying estimated taxes by card—and covers key insights around bank bonuses, QuickBooks tracking, and business credit card usage. Rachel shares her professional insights as well as personal travel tips, offering a rare intersection of finance, strategy, and wanderlust. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the financial side of travel rewards with more clarity and confidence.
Key Highlights:
This episode is sponsored by Saily. Use Code BOLDLYGO for a 15% discount
Resources:
Interested in Financial Planning?
Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:
Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored links
CPA’s Footnotes:
Connect with DeAndre Coke:
Connect with Rachel Earl:
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Are your points and miles taxable?
In this episode, host DeAndre Coke is joined by CPA Rachel Earl to demystify the often-confusing world where travel rewards and taxes meet. They unpack how the IRS views points earned from credit card sign-up bonuses, referral links, and cashback programs, and clarify when travel rewards might be considered income.
The conversation also dives into smart tax planning strategies that can earn you valuable points—like paying estimated taxes by card—and covers key insights around bank bonuses, QuickBooks tracking, and business credit card usage. Rachel shares her professional insights as well as personal travel tips, offering a rare intersection of finance, strategy, and wanderlust. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the financial side of travel rewards with more clarity and confidence.
Key Highlights:
This episode is sponsored by Saily. Use Code BOLDLYGO for a 15% discount
Resources:
Interested in Financial Planning?
Some of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:
Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored links
CPA’s Footnotes:
Connect with DeAndre Coke:
Connect with Rachel Earl:

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