Ryan Bakke is not your average CPA—he’s also a real estate investor who actually walks the walk. In this episode, we cut through the fluff and break down the tax game for high W-2 earners, business owners, and real estate investors. We dive deep into Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and how the 2025 tax changes are reshaping the strategies smart investors are using to keep more of what they earn. We talk about bonus depreciation and how to use it before it phases out, Section 179 and the 6,000-pound vehicle deduction, short-term rental loopholes, and how real estate professional status (REPS) can change everything—especially for married couples where one spouse works and the other manages real estate. Ryan also breaks down how this new bill might actually stimulate the real estate market and why doing your own taxes is costing you thousands. If you're tired of giving half your income to the IRS, this episode is your blueprint to level up your tax strategy and keep more of what you make.