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Lapochkin Tax

"Fast, Friendly, Accurate!" A Tax Company You Can Trust

Welcome to the homepage of Lapochkin Tax & Co. We make old-fashioned house calls.

LLC, an EA firm that is as professional as it is personable. Choosing an accountant or tax preparer is a crucial and very personal decision that should be made with a great deal of care. You should feel confident that your information will be kept confidential and know that your best interests are assured – today, tomorrow and in the future. Our high standards, superior service and specialized tax

knowledge show each and every client how important they are, and they’re treated like family! We answer the phones on the weekends. It’s not above and beyond; it’s just how we do business. We’ll provide services no matter where you are located, in the way that is most convenient to you.

08/20/2026

Could you list every crypto wallet and exchange you’ve ever used?

In a recent crypto audit, the IRS asked a taxpayer to identify digital asset activity going all the way back to the beginning - not just the year under audit.

Coinbase. Binance. Kraken. Ledger. Trezor. Even old or closed platforms you may not have touched in years.

If you bought your first Bitcoin in 2017, moved it between several exchanges, transferred some to a cold wallet, swapped coins through MetaMask, used DeFi, and later moved everything somewhere else… could you reconstruct that entire history today?

Remember, blockchain transactions themselves can be traced. The IRS can obtain records from crypto exchanges, follow money moving between bank accounts and crypto platforms, and has used court-authorized summonses to identify previously unknown crypto customers.

And now U.S. crypto brokers are also reporting certain transactions directly to the IRS.

The real question isn’t whether crypto transactions can be traced. It’s whether those transactions can be connected back to you.

Still think your crypto history is invisible to the IRS?

If your crypto tax history is complicated, don’t wait for an IRS notice to start reconstructing it. Tax problems are much easier to fix before they become IRS problems. If something doesn’t add up, reach out before it gets expensive.

07/26/2026

Most business owners think about taxes once a year.

The IRS doesn’t.

Every business decision has tax consequences. How you pay yourself. How you classify workers. How you document expenses. How you keep your books.

The best time to solve a tax problem is before it becomes one.

Whether it’s bookkeeping, tax planning, IRS representation, or audit support, my goal is the same: help business owners reduce risk, stay compliant, and make informed financial decisions.

Because protecting your business starts long before a notice arrives from the IRS.

If you have questions about your business taxes, IRS notices, or tax planning, I’m here to help. Call (702) 769-7697 to schedule a consultation.

07/22/2026

The most common tax advice on the internet?

Just write it off.

Sounds simple. It isn’t.

A tax write-off doesn’t mean the IRS pays for your purchase or that it’s free.

It means that, if the expense qualifies under tax law, it may reduce your taxable income and lower the amount of tax you owe.

That’s a meaningful tax benefit.

It’s just not a 100% discount.

Understanding how write-offs actually work can help you avoid costly misconceptions and make smarter financial decisions.

Have questions about what your business can legitimately deduct? Reach out to me before making the purchase, not after filing your tax return.

07/19/2026

🛑 STOP. Before you make an expensive tax mistake.

One decision you make today could cost you thousands of dollars.

The worst part?

You probably won’t find out until months - or even years - later, when it’s much harder and more expensive to fix.

Every week I talk to people who:

- Formed the wrong business entity because someone online said it was “the best.”

- Claimed deductions they weren’t entitled to.

- Missed tax benefits they actually qualified for.

- Ignored an IRS letter, hoping it would go away.

Most of them had the same thing in common. They weren’t trying to break the rules. They were acting on bad information.

A five-minute conversation before making an important tax or business decision can prevent months of stress and save thousands of dollars.

📩 If you’re about to make an important tax decision, send me a message first. It’s much easier to prevent a problem than to fix one.

07/04/2026

From bold ideas to bright futures, freedom is the foundation of innovation. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

06/27/2026

“Tax the rich” makes for a great slogan. It doesn’t always make for great tax policy.

New York State thought it could solve a budget problem by taxing success. It repeatedly increased taxes on high-income earners. Between 2020 and 2023, New York lost $69 billion in reported income as taxpayers moved to other states, according to IRS data.

And it wasn’t just billionaires.

Many of those leaving were doctors, attorneys, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and small business owners - the people who build companies, create jobs, invest locally, and generate a disproportionate share of state tax revenue.

When they leave, the government’s expenses don’t disappear. Someone else has to pick up the bill.

Tax policy isn’t just about collecting more revenue. It’s about understanding that incentives change behavior. And taxpayers, unlike buildings, can move.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Wishing everyone a great day and a good time with the people you care about. 🤗

06/13/2026

Mitch Marner didn’t just leave Toronto. He may have given himself one of the biggest tax breaks in hockey.

Marner grew up in Markham, Ontario, played nine seasons for the Maple Leafs, left last summer, and is now one of the scoring leaders in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

His contract’s Average Annual Value, or AAV, is $12 million USD. But AAV is not always the same as actual cash paid in a specific year. In 2027, Marner’s actual cash compensation is $14 million USD - a $4 million salary plus a $10 million signing bonus.

At an exchange rate of approximately 1.39 Canadian dollars per U.S. dollar, that’s about $19.5 million CAD.

If he were still playing in Toronto, Ontario’s top combined marginal tax rate is approximately 53.53%. His estimated 2027 tax bill would be roughly $10.4 million CAD, leaving him with about $9.1 million CAD after tax.

Now compare that to Vegas.

Nevada has no state income tax. Using a simplified estimate of approximately 39.5% for U.S. federal income tax and payroll taxes combined, his estimated tax bill would be roughly $7.7 million CAD.

That would leave him with approximately $11.8 million CAD after tax.

The difference? About $2.7 million in 2027 alone.

And for everyone saying, “He should just incorporate to save on taxes” - no, that’s not how NHL salary works. Employment income cannot simply be routed through a corporation to avoid personal tax.

So did Marner leave Toronto because he wanted to win? Maybe. But keeping millions more while playing for Vegas probably didn’t hurt either.

No wonder Canadian teams have been struggling to win the Cup for the last 33 years - when low-tax states can offer star players something Canada simply can’t: millions more in take-home pay.

If you were in his skates, would you choose loyalty - or the extra millions?

06/02/2026

Nine years ago, hockey came to the desert. Most of the hockey world laughed. They said Vegas wasn’t a hockey town.

Tonight, the Vegas Golden Knights are playing in their THIRD Stanley Cup Final in just nine seasons. Let that sink in.

Go Knights Go! ⚔️🏆💛🖤

05/30/2026

5 Social Security Facts That Could Affect Your Retirement

1️⃣ Social Security isn’t going away.

Even if the trust fund is depleted in the 2030s, payroll taxes are still expected to fund most scheduled benefits.

2️⃣ Claiming at 62 can reduce your monthly benefit by up to 30%.

Waiting longer can increase your monthly check. The right choice depends on your health, finances, family situation, and retirement plans.

3️⃣ Working while collecting Social Security may not cost you as much as you think.

If benefits are withheld because your earnings exceed the limit, Social Security generally adjusts your benefit later.

4️⃣ Most people have never checked their future benefit.

You can review your estimated retirement benefit in just a few minutes through your Social Security account online.

5️⃣ For many retirees, Social Security is one of their largest sources of income.

That’s why understanding your benefits years before retirement can make a real difference.

Question for you: If Social Security covered only 40% of your retirement expenses, where would the other 60% come from?

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