Lian Liu, CPA, LLC

Crowdfunding can raise capital, support causes, or launch new ventures—but it also creates tax responsibilities. Learn what organizers and contributors need to know.

Crowdfunding Tax Rules for Organizers and Contributors Learn the tax implications of crowdfunding, including income reporting, gifts, deductions, SEC rules, and strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Inflation, high interest rates, cautious consumers, and economic uncertainty are putting pressure on small businesses. Learn how smart business owners are adapting, protecting cash flow, and staying resilient.

Smart Small Business Strategies for Uncertain Times Economic uncertainty is challenging small businesses. Learn how owners are protecting cash flow, controlling costs, and staying resilient.

Clarity starts internally.

Learn how Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans can lower taxes, reduce healthcare costs, and help build long-term savings.

HSA and HDHP Strategies to Reduce Healthcare Costs Learn how Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans can lower taxes, reduce healthcare costs, and help build long-term savings

Stay aware—tax rules can flip year to year.

Growth requires change.

States are using sports betting to generate revenue and offset taxes. Here’s how the strategy is growing nationwide.

How States Are Using Sports Betting for Tax Revenue

Challenges create momentum—and new clients.

Starting a new business can be expensive, but the tax rules offer relief: certain start up and organizational expenses like market research, advertising, training, professional fees and filing costs to form a company may be deductible.

Start-Up and Organizational Cost Tax Deductions Learn which start-up and organizational costs may be deductible, how much can be written off immediately, and what records to keep.