Blog
Practical, plain-language notes from the Motta team \u2014 written for the founders, advisors, attorneys, and lenders we work with every day.
Why We Showed Up at the JA Youth Summit
Notes from a day spent with the people who will run everything in ten years — and why a growing firm should still write the check for the next generation.
Read morePaying It Forward: A Scholarship in Honor of the Professors Who Started It All
Dat Le joins fellow Suffolk alumni in a $225,000 surprise gift to honor Associate Dean Tracey Riley — establishing the Accounting Winternships Fund and the Tracey Riley Legacy Fund.
Read moreBusiness Owners: There’s No Better Time Than Now
With 70% of small business owners’ wealth tied up in their companies, knowing your business’s value is critical — here are eight reasons to get a valuation today.
Read moreTax Policy Crossroads: What the 2024 Election and Expiring TCJA Provisions Could Mean for You
A breakdown of the most significant TCJA provisions set to expire in 2025 and how their expiration could affect both individuals and small businesses.
Read moreUnderstanding the Tax Impact of Federal Student Aid
Loans, Pell Grants, and work-study — a plain-language guide to what’s taxable and what isn’t for students, parents, and grandparents.
Read moreExploring Different Types of Rental Properties: Long-Term, Short-Term, and Vacation Rentals
Benefits, challenges, and tax implications for each rental type — plus a quick FAQ on losses, active vs. passive income, and choosing the right model.
Read moreAre Your Accountant, Attorney, and Financial Advisor Teaming Up for Your Success?
Why the trifecta of accountants, attorneys, and financial advisors deliver more than the sum of their parts — and how to get the most out of the trio.
Read moreWhy Should Your LLC Consider an S-Corp Designation? 5 Strategic Reasons
Self-employment tax savings, simpler filings, credibility, and more — a concise look at when electing S Corp status makes sense for an LLC.
Read moreWhy Your Rental Property Belongs in an LLC
Liability protection, pass-through tax treatment, easier estate planning, and more — five reasons to hold rental property through an LLC.
Read moreDat Le on the Real Tea Podcast: A Two-Part Conversation on Real Estate Taxes
Founder Dat Le joined Nicole Hartick of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty for a two-part deep dive on what realtors, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-income earners should be asking their CPA.
Read morePreparing For Your CPA’s Retirement
Five steps to navigate the transition when your CPA hangs up the calculator — plus why a tech-savvy successor matters.
Read moreTaxes For Real Estate Professionals
IRS classification, key deductions, expense tracking systems, and the common mistakes that cost realtors money at year-end.
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