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The complete educational library of Anomaly CPA — every article, podcast episode, guide and tool we've created to help founders and investors make smarter financial decisions. No paywall. No fluff. Just strategy.

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From QSBS to R&D credits — founder-level strategy from formation to exit.

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REPS, cost segregation and the strategies that make losses work for you.

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OBBB Tax Law: Anomaly's Roadmap to Success

What actually changed, who it affects, and the planning moves to consider now — in plain English.

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Should a Real Estate Professional Pay for Monthly Accounting — or Just Annual Tax Prep?

REPS status and cost segregation timing decide the answer. Here's the framework we use with investors.

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The Anomaly Angle

Real tax strategy, and the business decisions behind it

The Anomaly Angle is our own series, where co-CEOs Greg O'Brien and John Malone break down real tax strategy and the business decisions behind it — in plain English, one topic at a time.

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Anomaly Angle #5: Hire Your Kids? Trump Accounts & Family Tax Strategies

Family payroll, the new Trump Accounts, and how your household can become part of the tax plan — done correctly and compliantly.

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The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make When Measuring Success

Success isn't just about making more money — it's about measuring the right metrics. A quick insight from The Anomaly Angle.

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Greg & John, as guests

Conversations where other hosts put the Anomaly team on the mic — separate from our own series, and worth your time.

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Marketing for Accounting Firms · 32 min

How We Built Our Firm: Co-CEOs, Fixed Pricing, Digital Startups

Greg and John on growing Anomaly to a 35+ person team — fully remote from day one.

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BiggerStays

Stop Losing Money On Taxes With Your Airbnb! Do This Instead

Short-term rental tax strategy for STR owners, explained on the BiggerStays show.

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Marc Howard

No CPA, No Problem: Lawyer Scales Accounting Firm to $4M

John Malone's unconventional path — and what it taught us about building a modern advisory firm.

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Every article, episode and guide — filter by format or topic, or search above.

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Real Estate · Jul 5, 2026

Before You Buy Another Rental, Decide Whether It Belongs Outside Your S Corporation

Why holding rentals inside an S corp usually backfires — and the structures that serve investors better.

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S Corporations · Jul 4, 2026

Should a Service Business Still Elect PTE When the SALT Cap, §199A and Multi-State Filings All Matter?

How pass-through entity elections interact with the SALT cap — and when they pay off.

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Real Estate · Jun 29, 2026

How Much Does a Cost Segregation Study Cost for Short-Term Rentals — and When Is It Worth It?

What a study costs, how §168 bonus depreciation applies, and when the numbers work.

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Startups · Jun 27, 2026

LLC or C Corporation Before Fundraising? What to Decide Before the First Term Sheet

Entity selection before your raise — and how Section 1202 can make an exit tax-free.

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Startups · Jun 15, 2026

How Much Does an R&D Tax Credit Study Cost — and When Is It Worth It for Startups?

Section 41 credits, Section 174 compliance, and payroll tax offsets for early-stage teams.

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Advisory · Jun 25, 2026

How Much Should a Digital Marketing Agency Pay for a CPA Firm?

Pricing benchmarks for service businesses — including the multistate tax questions agencies miss.

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Accounting · Jul 3, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Bookkeeping for Ecommerce Brands

Marketplace payouts, inventory accounting, and the bookkeeping model that scales with you.

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Why we teach

Education first. Everything else follows.

Most firms guard their knowledge. We give ours away — because we believe the best client relationships begin with understanding, not a sales pitch.

Every article, episode and guide in this hub exists for one reason: to help you make better decisions. When you understand how REPS qualification works, why entity structure matters before a fundraise, or what a cost segregation study actually returns, you stop reacting to tax season and start planning for it.

Some readers become clients. Many don't — and that's fine. A business owner who plans proactively, asks sharper questions and keeps more of what they earn makes the whole ecosystem better. That's the anomaly we're building.

Better decisions

Strategy beats scrambling. We publish what we practice so you can decide with clarity, not guesswork.

Financial clarity

Numbers should tell you where you're going — not just where you've been. We teach you to read them that way.

Proactive planning

The best tax strategy happens months before the deadline. Everything here is built around that principle.

Long-term partnership

Trust is earned before the first engagement. This library is where that relationship starts.

What clients say

The proof is in the partnership

Many of our clients started right here — reading, watching and learning. Here's what happened next.

I've been a client since day one… they've saved me a lot of money, which has been able to add to my net worth. I've saved way more than they've cost.
Wade Critides Lifestyle Entrepreneur
The biggest difference we noticed right away was that there were all these things we could be taking advantage of. We could be way more strategic with how we were filing, what strategies we had in place.
Nexus Family Chiropractic Client
Anomaly has been instrumental to the success of our start-up business. Their knowledge, expertise and due diligence give us the confidence that our books will always be in good hands.
Brian Megill Host Events Inc.
I could tell right away that they were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about helping their clients navigate the complex world of taxes and creating effective strategies to reach their goals.
Mark Perlberg Business Owner
They have been an extremely valuable asset to our business and act as an extension of our team. We began working with Anomaly almost two years ago and it was a great decision.
Dan Bresciani Business Owner
I would wholeheartedly recommend Greg O'Brien and his entire team to any small or mid-sized business owner looking for help.
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