In this episode of Elite Insights with Toni Patillo – Where Wisdom Meets Legacy, we sit down with Tony Hong, better known as The CPA Dude. With a background at the IRS, Big Four firms, Uber, and DoorDash, Tony has reimagined what it means to be a CPA by combining tax strategy, tech innovation, and real-world relatability.

Tony shares:

● The top 3 tax mistakes real estate investors make (and how to avoid them)

● Why the Real Estate Professional Status is the “unicorn of tax strategies”

● How to leverage bonus depreciation, cost segregation, and short-term rental loopholes

● The power of income shifting to save thousands legally

● His journey from corporate life to launching The CPA Dude brand

● How tech, AI, and efficiency are reshaping accounting and client service

Whether you’re a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or business owner, this conversation is packed with practical tax hacks you can use today to keep more of your hard-earned money.

👉 Connect with The CPA Dude
Instagram: @thecpadude

👉 Connect with Toni Patillo
Website: www.tonipatillo.com
Instagram: @tonipatillo

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