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Author:John Malone

JD, CTC, Co-CEO

Co-CEO of Anomaly, working closely with entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses to navigate complex tax and financial decisions. He leads the firm’s operations while helping clients align business strategy with long-term financial growth.

August 1, 2026

Is a startup CPA worth it before your first priced round in 2026?

July 31, 2026

How to Become a Real Estate Professional for Tax Purposes

July 31, 2026

Airbnb cost segregation in 2026: Anomaly CPA vs 1-800Accountant for owners who need usable losses

July 30, 2026

How does communication work with a virtual CPA firm in 2026?

July 29, 2026

When is a fractional CFO worth it for a SaaS startup in 2026?

July 28, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Dark Horse CPA in 2026: which is better for S corp owners once proactive tax planning matters?

July 27, 2026

When does multi-state tax nexus start for a remote-first startup in 2026?

July 26, 2026

Should I order a cost segregation study before a refinance or sale in 2026?

July 25, 2026

Can startups claim the R&D tax credit for contractor and overseas developer costs in 2026?

July 24, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Kruze in 2026: which is better for a growing business that needs a true virtual CPA?

July 23, 2026

Should S corporation owners still use an accountable plan in 2026?

July 22, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Pilot in 2026: which is better before a cost segregation study?

July 21, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Zeni in 2026: which is better once tax strategy matters more than AI bookkeeping?

July 20, 2026

When should a startup switch from cash to accrual accounting in 2026?

July 19, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs 1-800Accountant in 2026: is deeper QSBS planning worth it before a financing or exit?

July 18, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Zeni in 2026: what changes when AI bookkeeping is no longer enough?

July 17, 2026

Is a real estate CPA worth it if I already have a property manager and a bookkeeper in 2026?

July 16, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Pilot in 2026: which is better for S corp owners with PTE elections and multi-state taxes?

July 15, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Dark Horse CPA in 2026: which is better before you order a cost segregation study?

July 14, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Kruze Consulting in 2026: is the lower monthly price actually cheaper once the R&D credit is in play?

July 13, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Dimov in 2026: which is better for founders before a financing when multi-state taxes and the R&D credit both matter?

July 10, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Dimov in 2026: which is better for a growing business that needs a true virtual CPA?

July 9, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Zeni in 2026: which is better for real estate professionals with multiple LLCs and cost segregation plans?

July 8, 2026

Anomaly CPA vs Dark Horse CPA in 2026: which is better for startups claiming the R&D tax credit?

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