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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Not every tax savings strategy is a giant savings, but several nuggets add up to a sizable difference and can lead to more dollars in your pocket.  Today we unpack a few savings strategies we see that are commonly overlooked but can often end up with some great results if used properly.  Plus Jared has a few more movie references Kelly doesn't understand and a new tshirt?</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>New Year, New You</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's a new year, and every business owner wants to turn over a new leaf at the beginning of the year.  This week we unpack why budgets can mean freedom, and why a lack of systems can usually lead to frustration.  Plus, Jared is donning a new dad tax shirt, and Kelly continues to shamelessly plug her new book, "Just Start Here", available wherever books are sold or at lifeuntaxed.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's a new year, and every business owner wants to turn over a new leaf at the beginning of the year.  This week we unpack why budgets can mean freedom, and why a lack of systems can usually lead to frustration.  Plus, Jared is donning a new dad tax shirt, and Kelly continues to shamelessly plug her new book, "Just Start Here", available wherever books are sold or at lifeuntaxed.com</p>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>My Client said WHAT?!</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's tax season, which means we are going to hear all sorts of crazy stories.  From my dog ate the homework to how to keep that cash out of sight, it's the time of year where nothing surprises us.  How can you be a little more informed about what your tax pro is thinking when you tell us things we wish we didn't hear.  </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's tax season, which means we are going to hear all sorts of crazy stories.  From my dog ate the homework to how to keep that cash out of sight, it's the time of year where nothing surprises us.  How can you be a little more informed about what your tax pro is thinking when you tell us things we wish we didn't hear.  </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's tax season, which means we are going to hear all sorts of crazy stories.  From my dog ate the homework to how to keep that cash out of sight, it's the time of year where nothing surprises us.  How can you be a little more informed about what your tax pro is thinking when you tell us things we wish we didn't hear.  </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>tax, business, cash</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Tax Season Is Coming</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The annual pilgrimage every taxpaying American must make is here. But this year might look different, given the sweeping new tax bill that passed last year. What should we expect?  How do you prepare? Jared and Kelly are here to give you the highlights, and how to plan to make this season one of calm and preparedness.  Fear not!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The annual pilgrimage every taxpaying American must make is here. But this year might look different, given the sweeping new tax bill that passed last year. What should we expect?  How do you prepare? Jared and Kelly are here to give you the highlights, and how to plan to make this season one of calm and preparedness.  Fear not!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The annual pilgrimage every taxpaying American must make is here. But this year might look different, given the sweeping new tax bill that passed last year. What should we expect?  How do you prepare? Jared and Kelly are here to give you the highlights, and how to plan to make this season one of calm and preparedness.  Fear not!</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>tax, finances, planning, tax pros</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Spirit of Giving</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The end of the year is a great time to consider your blessings and make gifts to others. But when we give, is there an added bonus of a tax deduction lurking somewhere? We'll unpack what gifts are tax deductible and how to maximize your giving. </p><p>Happy New Year and Thanks for Subscribing to our show!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The end of the year is a great time to consider your blessings and make gifts to others. But when we give, is there an added bonus of a tax deduction lurking somewhere? We'll unpack what gifts are tax deductible and how to maximize your giving. </p><p>Happy New Year and Thanks for Subscribing to our show!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The end of the year is a great time to consider your blessings and make gifts to others. But when we give, is there an added bonus of a tax deduction lurking somewhere? We'll unpack what gifts are tax deductible and how to maximize your giving. </p><p>Happy New Year and Thanks for Subscribing to our show!</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Charity, Tax, Gifting, Deductions</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>ROTH Talk</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>ROTH Talk</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Roth IRA's get a lot of buzz as the best way to save, but are there any other options? Why does everyone think Roth conversions are the most magical unicorn ever? What festive Tshirt will Jared bring us today? </p><p>Please remember to subscribe and leave a review. Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Roth IRA's get a lot of buzz as the best way to save, but are there any other options? Why does everyone think Roth conversions are the most magical unicorn ever? What festive Tshirt will Jared bring us today? </p><p>Please remember to subscribe and leave a review. Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Roth IRA's get a lot of buzz as the best way to save, but are there any other options? Why does everyone think Roth conversions are the most magical unicorn ever? What festive Tshirt will Jared bring us today? </p><p>Please remember to subscribe and leave a review. Thanks for listening!</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>IRA, Roth, Savings, Retirement, Tax</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>BONUS - More Unplugged Q&amp;A!</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Want to know a little more about Jared and Kelly? We rapid fire through some quirky questions so you can know us a bit better. Stay tuned for our next episode!!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Want to know a little more about Jared and Kelly? We rapid fire through some quirky questions so you can know us a bit better. Stay tuned for our next episode!!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Want to know a little more about Jared and Kelly? We rapid fire through some quirky questions so you can know us a bit better. Stay tuned for our next episode!!</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>tax, entrepreneur, business, strategy</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Growing Pains</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What's the behind the scenes look like when you're building? Is it really that hard? This week we take a peak behind the scenes to see what actually keeps us up at night... and it's not taxes. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What's the behind the scenes look like when you're building? Is it really that hard? This week we take a peak behind the scenes to see what actually keeps us up at night... and it's not taxes. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What's the behind the scenes look like when you're building? Is it really that hard? This week we take a peak behind the scenes to see what actually keeps us up at night... and it's not taxes. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>entrepreneur, tax, culture</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Short Term Vs. Self Rentals</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Short Term Vs. Self Rentals</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A lot of high income earners get stuck when they have rental properties with passive losses they can't take. How can they work around that? What hoops must we jump through? Is a rental property really a "passive" activity? Jared and Kelly unpack the realities of the rental game and talk about what they've seen work well and when the added stress just isn't worth it.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A lot of high income earners get stuck when they have rental properties with passive losses they can't take. How can they work around that? What hoops must we jump through? Is a rental property really a "passive" activity? Jared and Kelly unpack the realities of the rental game and talk about what they've seen work well and when the added stress just isn't worth it.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A lot of high income earners get stuck when they have rental properties with passive losses they can't take. How can they work around that? What hoops must we jump through? Is a rental property really a "passive" activity? Jared and Kelly unpack the realities of the rental game and talk about what they've seen work well and when the added stress just isn't worth it.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Heart of an Entrepreneur</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week we welcome a special guest, Jon Paton, owner of Fit Fresh, Ohio's largest meal prep delivery service. In just 5 years, he's built a business that feeds people in more ways than one. We unpack his journey, his heart, and what he's learned along the way. </p><p>Find Jon's company at: https://www.fitfreshfast.com/</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week we welcome a special guest, Jon Paton, owner of Fit Fresh, Ohio's largest meal prep delivery service. In just 5 years, he's built a business that feeds people in more ways than one. We unpack his journey, his heart, and what he's learned along the way. </p><p>Find Jon's company at: https://www.fitfreshfast.com/</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</author>
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      <itunes:author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</itunes:author>
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      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>tax planning, entrepreneur, culture, leadership</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Do I Buy the Boat?</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Do I Buy the Boat?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A common question at year's end is about buying fixed assets to offset current income. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. What questions should you actually be asking and does it actually matter which code section I use?  This week we break down some year end considerations before you go buying something you don't need or can't afford.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A common question at year's end is about buying fixed assets to offset current income. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. What questions should you actually be asking and does it actually matter which code section I use?  This week we break down some year end considerations before you go buying something you don't need or can't afford.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Kelly Bender &amp; Jared Foos</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Part 3 in our discussions about what we wish our clients knew. We unpack opportunities for tax savings at work plus a few horror stories and tales of what not to do! </p>]]>
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