Tax PlanningThis week Hunt discusses the importance of tax planning and some tips to save you money. •	When should I start tax planning and how often should you update this?•	Do I have to make estimated tax payments?•	What are the best ways to save taxes?•	What are some common mistakes or bad ideas when trying to minimize taxes?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Tax PlanningThis week Hunt discusses the importance of tax planning and some tips to save you money. •	When should I start tax planning and how often should you update this?•	Do I have to make estimated tax payments?•	What are the best ways to save taxes?•	What are some common mistakes or bad ideas when trying to minimize taxes?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Tax Planning

Handling Big PurchasesThis week Hunt discusses the different ways to finance large purposes and how that changes the tax treatment?•	Should I buy or lease my equipment and does that affect my taxes?•	How are different kinds of leases taxed?•	What kind of car will get me the most tax savings?•	What kind of improvements to my real estate am I allowed to write the entire amount off?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Handling Big PurchasesThis week Hunt discusses the different ways to finance large purposes and how that changes the tax treatment?•	Should I buy or lease my equipment and does that affect my taxes?•	How are different kinds of leases taxed?•	What kind of car will get me the most tax savings?•	What kind of improvements to my real estate am I allowed to write the entire amount off?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Handling Big Purchases

Entity Choices - Taxation and Legal Protection• What is the difference between a Corporation, LLC and Sole Proprietor?• What are my options for taxation for a LLC?• How should I setup my real estate entity and why is it important to have that in a LLC?• How should I setup my loaner car LLC... or should I?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Entity Choices - Taxation and Legal Protection• What is the difference between a Corporation, LLC and Sole Proprietor?• What are my options for taxation for a LLC?• How should I setup my real estate entity and why is it important to have that in a LLC?• How should I setup my loaner car LLC... or should I?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Entity Choices - Taxation and Legal Protection

Rob Nixon

Value Pricing with Rob Nixon. This week Hunt sits down with Rob Nixon, the premiere coach and consultant for accounting firms. We got into a number of topics that are relevant for any kind of business owner. Some of the same things that he teaches accounting firms is the kind of philosophies that I talk with my shops as well.I think that his knowledge and expertise is always right on point and common sense ideas that everyone needs to hear. The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Value Pricing with Rob Nixon. This week Hunt sits down with Rob Nixon, the premiere coach and consultant for accounting firms. We got into a number of topics that are relevant for any kind of business owner. Some of the same things that he teaches accounting firms is the kind of philosophies that I talk with my shops as well.I think that his knowledge and expertise is always right on point and common sense ideas that everyone needs to hear. The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Value Pricing with Rob Nixon

CryptocurrencyThis week Hunt discusses the different ways that crypto is taxed and what to be aware of if you are buying and selling or accepting crypto as payment.•	How does buying and selling crypto get taxed?•	Are my losses deductible?•	What happens when you trade one coin for another or if you are mining them yourself?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

CryptocurrencyThis week Hunt discusses the different ways that crypto is taxed and what to be aware of if you are buying and selling or accepting crypto as payment.•	How does buying and selling crypto get taxed?•	Are my losses deductible?•	What happens when you trade one coin for another or if you are mining them yourself?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Cryptocurrency

S-Corp Owners Distributions and Pay. This week Hunt discusses the differences between S-Corp wages and draws and how to maximize to your advantage.•	What are S-Corp Wages and how much should I pay myself?•	How much in draws should I take?•	What are the tax benefits of changing the way that you pay yourself?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

S-Corp Owners Distributions and Pay. This week Hunt discusses the differences between S-Corp wages and draws and how to maximize to your advantage.•	What are S-Corp Wages and how much should I pay myself?•	How much in draws should I take?•	What are the tax benefits of changing the way that you pay yourself?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

S-Corp Owners Distributions and Pay

Pass Through Entity Tax  (PTET) - What You Need to KnowThis week Hunt discusses the pass-through entity tax that has become more common and was a big issue during this year's tax season.•	What is Pass-Through Entity Tax?•	Who is eligible to pay this?•	Why would someone elect to use the pass-through entity tax and what are the tax savings?•	How do I set up the Pass-Through﻿The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here Entity Tax?

Pass Through Entity Tax (PTET) - What You Need to KnowThis week Hunt discusses the pass-through entity tax that has become more common and was a big issue during this year's tax season.•	What is Pass-Through Entity Tax?•	Who is eligible to pay this?•	Why would someone elect to use the pass-through entity tax and what are the tax savings?•	How do I set up the Pass-Through﻿The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a> Entity Tax?

Pass Through Entity Tax  (PTET) - What You Need to Know

EIDL - Economic Injury Disaster Loan - An UpdateHunt discusses the end of the EIDL Program and what shops should know about it as of today.•	What is the EIDL Loan Program and what are the terms?•	What I am allowed to use this for?•	What am I not allowed to use this for? Are they any way around these rules?•	Should I pay mine back or should I hang onto it?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

EIDL - Economic Injury Disaster Loan - An UpdateHunt discusses the end of the EIDL Program and what shops should know about it as of today.•	What is the EIDL Loan Program and what are the terms?•	What I am allowed to use this for?•	What am I not allowed to use this for? Are they any way around these rules?•	Should I pay mine back or should I hang onto it?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

EIDL - Economic Injury Disaster Loan - An Update

Selling Your Shop to Key Employee. This week Hunt discusses some of the options that are out there for selling your shop to a key employee and how to retain them until you are ready to sell.•	Why is selling a minority share in your business a bad idea?•	What selling to an internal party in your business can be a win for both the buyer and the seller?•	How to structure a plan to transition to this new owner while he remains an employee?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Selling Your Shop to Key Employee. This week Hunt discusses some of the options that are out there for selling your shop to a key employee and how to retain them until you are ready to sell.•	Why is selling a minority share in your business a bad idea?•	What selling to an internal party in your business can be a win for both the buyer and the seller?•	How to structure a plan to transition to this new owner while he remains an employee?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Selling Your Shop to a Key Employee

Going Multi-Location! Part 3 of the crash course on going multi-location, Hunt discusses how to take this deal home, finance and set up the purchase price.•	What are the options for financing the deal and what is the most common?•	How should I set up this new location? A new entity or existing? •	How do I allocate the purchase price so that it gets you the most tax benefit?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Going Multi-Location! Part 3 of the crash course on going multi-location, Hunt discusses how to take this deal home, finance and set up the purchase price.•	What are the options for financing the deal and what is the most common?•	How should I set up this new location? A new entity or existing? •	How do I allocate the purchase price so that it gets you the most tax benefit?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Going Multi-Location Part 3 - Structure the Deal

Hunt Demarest, CPA has consistently provided his financial business acumen to help move the industry toward greater heights of success and profitability. Hunt was recently referred to as a "terrific advocate of the aftermarket."He is the author of the book, Your Perfect Shop: How to Start, Run &amp; Sell a Profitable Shop. In this book, he compiled some of the best practices for auto repair shop owners, whether they are just starting or have been in the business for years.Hunt's podcast will provide a core understanding of the financial aspects of running an auto repair shop.

Going Multi-Location Part 2 - EvaluationIn part 2 of the crash course on going multi-location, Hunt discusses getting into the details of a shop and coming up with a fair price•	What kind of reports should I be asking from the seller?•	What should you be looking at on the financials, the good the bad, and other things that can give more insight into the business. •	How to I come up with a fair price for the business based on the net income of the shop and add-backs?•	How do I start the process of negotiating a possible deal?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Going Multi-Location Part 2 - EvaluationIn part 2 of the crash course on going multi-location, Hunt discusses getting into the details of a shop and coming up with a fair price•	What kind of reports should I be asking from the seller?•	What should you be looking at on the financials, the good the bad, and other things that can give more insight into the business. •	How to I come up with a fair price for the business based on the net income of the shop and add-backs?•	How do I start the process of negotiating a possible deal?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Going Multi-Location Part 2 - Evaluation

Going Multi-Location - Part 1of the crash course on going multi-location.Hunt discusses some of the basics of starting the process of going multi-location. •	What should I be doing in my shop now?•	How do I find prospective shops for sale?•	What kinds of things should I be looking for in the shop and asking of the seller?•	Should you start one fresh or should you buy an existing shop?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Going Multi-Location - Part 1of the crash course on going multi-location.Hunt discusses some of the basics of starting the process of going multi-location. •	What should I be doing in my shop now?•	How do I find prospective shops for sale?•	What kinds of things should I be looking for in the shop and asking of the seller?•	Should you start one fresh or should you buy an existing shop?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Going Multi-Location - Part 1

Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and R&amp;D Credit. This week Hunt discusses some tax credits that are being pushed to business owners recently. •	What is the ERTC and do I qualify for it?•	How do I know if I qualify and are there different things to look at with this credit?•	What is the R&amp;D Tax Credit?•	What kinds of things do I need to be doing in order to qualify for this credit?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and R&amp;D Credit. This week Hunt discusses some tax credits that are being pushed to business owners recently. •	What is the ERTC and do I qualify for it?•	How do I know if I qualify and are there different things to look at with this credit?•	What is the R&amp;D Tax Credit?•	What kinds of things do I need to be doing in order to qualify for this credit?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">repairshopoftomorrow.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Employee Retention and R & D Tax Credit

Hunt Demarest

Retirement Options and Tax AdvantagesThis week Hunt discusses some of the options that are out there for retirement and how they can be the best tax deduction for you.•	What kind of retirement options are out there, business and personal.•	How do I fund these retirement accounts and what kind of tax savings will this give me?•	What retirement account is right for me and my business?•	What are the maximum amounts that I can fund and what are my options if I have exhausted all the classical options in retirement?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care at https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-careHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Retirement Options and Tax AdvantagesThis week Hunt discusses some of the options that are out there for retirement and how they can be the best tax deduction for you.•	What kind of retirement options are out there, business and personal.•	How do I fund these retirement accounts and what kind of tax savings will this give me?•	What retirement account is right for me and my business?•	What are the maximum amounts that I can fund and what are my options if I have exhausted all the classical options in retirement?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care at <a href="https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Retirement Options and Tax Advantages - Hunt Demarest

TaxTips and Common Questions. This week Hunt discusses some of the most commonquestions and issues that come up during tax season.•What is an extension and why do you file one? Is it the right move or are youcosting yourself money?• What is Section 179 Expense? When should you use it and what can qualify for accelerated depreciation?• What are tax brackets and how is different kinds of income taxed?• How do your distributions get taxed from your business and do your distributions even effect your taxes?The Show is sponsored by:Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care at https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-careHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

TaxTips and Common Questions. This week Hunt discusses some of the most commonquestions and issues that come up during tax season.•What is an extension and why do you file one? Is it the right move or are youcosting yourself money?• What is Section 179 Expense? When should you use it and what can qualify for accelerated depreciation?• What are tax brackets and how is different kinds of income taxed?• How do your distributions get taxed from your business and do your distributions even effect your taxes?The Show is sponsored by:Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care at <a href="https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Tax Tips and Common Questions

Patrick McHugh

Profitability &amp; Key Metrics with Patrick McHugh of Bimmer Rescue. This week Hunt sits down with Patrick to discuss his philosophy on driving profits and how he keeps his business moving in the right direction.•	What metrics should you be using to guide your day to day business•	Why it is important to track KPI and trends regularly versus finding out after the fact that you missed the mark.•	How to set up a business that not only drives profits but sets a strong foundation in team culture, community involvement, and positivity. The Show is sponsored by Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Profitability &amp; Key Metrics with Patrick McHugh of Bimmer Rescue. This week Hunt sits down with Patrick to discuss his philosophy on driving profits and how he keeps his business moving in the right direction.•	What metrics should you be using to guide your day to day business•	Why it is important to track KPI and trends regularly versus finding out after the fact that you missed the mark.•	How to set up a business that not only drives profits but sets a strong foundation in team culture, community involvement, and positivity. The Show is sponsored by Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Profitability & Key Metrics with Patrick McHugh of Bimmer Rescue

Managing Fraud - Hunt Demarest - Business by the Numbers 006This week Hunt discusses common areas of fraud, why it happens and what we can do to stop it. Key talking points:•	What is fraud and how common is it in small businesses•	What are signs of fraud and how can we spot clues that could warn you before fraud happens.•	What can you be doing in your shop right now to minimize your risk of fraud.The Show is sponsored by Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Managing Fraud - Hunt Demarest - Business by the Numbers 006This week Hunt discusses common areas of fraud, why it happens and what we can do to stop it. Key talking points:•	What is fraud and how common is it in small businesses•	What are signs of fraud and how can we spot clues that could warn you before fraud happens.•	What can you be doing in your shop right now to minimize your risk of fraud.The Show is sponsored by Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Managing Fraud

Travis Troy

Recorded at Vision KC 2022Tech Training with Travis Troy. This week Hunt sits down with Travis Troy of Honest Wrenches in IA. We cover a lot of great topics including:•	Why tech training is so important and why the cost of training and even shutting down your shop works in your favor. •	What Travis has learned from starting a shop in a storage unit to creating 2 extremely successful shops. •	Talk about the struggles that he has managing and running the shops and how he is constantly learning himself. The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Recorded at Vision KC 2022Tech Training with Travis Troy. This week Hunt sits down with Travis Troy of Honest Wrenches in IA. We cover a lot of great topics including:•	Why tech training is so important and why the cost of training and even shutting down your shop works in your favor. •	What Travis has learned from starting a shop in a storage unit to creating 2 extremely successful shops. •	Talk about the struggles that he has managing and running the shops and how he is constantly learning himself. The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Technician Training with Travis Troy

Tech Productivity. Hunt takes a dive into the numbers behind tech productivity and how it affects your bottom line.•	What is tech productivity and why do I care?•	How do I measure tech productivity for my shop?•	How different are sales for a super productive technician compared to an unproductive technician?•	What is the theoretical max sales of my shop based on my production staff?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Tech Productivity. Hunt takes a dive into the numbers behind tech productivity and how it affects your bottom line.•	What is tech productivity and why do I care?•	How do I measure tech productivity for my shop?•	How different are sales for a super productive technician compared to an unproductive technician?•	What is the theoretical max sales of my shop based on my production staff?The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Technician Productivity

Advertising Expense Review and BudgetHunt discusses how to analyze and alter your advertising budget to drive real results that you need.•	How much money should your shop be spending on advertising?•	Does the type of advertising needed dictate the budget?•	How to figure out a break-even analysis for dollars spent on advertising.•	Does my current advertising budget match up with my goals of shop performance. The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at getshopware.comNAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at https://repairshopoftomorrow.comHunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book : Download Here

Advertising Expense Review and BudgetHunt discusses how to analyze and alter your advertising budget to drive real results that you need.•	How much money should your shop be spending on advertising?•	Does the type of advertising needed dictate the budget?•	How to figure out a break-even analysis for dollars spent on advertising.•	Does my current advertising budget match up with my goals of shop performance. The Show is sponsored by: Shop-Ware on the web at <a href="https://getshopware.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">getshopware.com</a>NAPA Auto Care Repair Shop of Tomorrow at <a href="https://repairshopoftomorrow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://repairshopoftomorrow.com</a> Hunt Demarest, CPAPaar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online : <a href="http://www.paarmelis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.paarmelis.com</a>Email Hunt: <a href="mailto:podcast@paarmelis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@paarmelis.com</a>Get a copy of my Book :<a href="https://paarmelis.com/your-perfect-shop-book-download/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Download Here</a>

Advertising Expense Review

Hunt Demarest, CPA has consistently provided his financial business acumen to help move the industry toward greater heights of success and profitability. Hunt was recently referred to as a "terrific advocate of the aftermarket." He is the author of the book, Your Perfect Shop: How to Start, Run &amp; Sell a Profitable Shop. In this book, he compiled some of the best practices for auto repair shop owners, whether they are just starting or have been in the business for years. Hunt's podcast will provide a core understanding of the financial aspects of running an auto repair shop.

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