Meet Dan Nicholson

Dan Nicholson, CPA

A serial entrepreneur since birth, Dan Nicholson is the author of “Rigging the Game: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms,” deemed a best-seller by USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

In addition to founding the award-winning accounting and financial consulting firm Nth Degree CPAs and being named a top 40 under 40 accountant globally 4 times, Dan has created and run multiple small businesses, including Certainty U and Certainty News, a platform that’s syndicated to over 1 billion monthly users. Dan also hosts the (un)conventional wealth podcast, and is a Consulting Producer for PBS’ Opportunity Knocks. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two children. Dan is far from your typical CPA, making him an educational, entertaining and just plain fun guest.

National best-selling author

Rigging the Game

The Solvable Problem

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Accelerate Your Tax Savings: What Business Owners Need to Know About Bonus Depreciation

By Dan Nicholson • April 1, 2025
Learn how small business owners can use bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions and reduce taxes in high-income years. This guide explains what qualifies, when it makes sense, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Schedule a tax strategy session with Nth Degree today.
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Lower Taxes With the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction

March 31, 2025
Self-employed business owners can deduct health insurance premiums to lower their tax bill and ensure coverage for themselves and their families. Learn how this tax strategy works and how to apply it to your business.
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Why Small Business Owners Should Rethink the Traditional 401(k)

By Dan Nicholson • March 29, 2025
Think your 401(k) is just an employee perk? Think again. This article explores how small business owners can turn a Traditional 401(k) into a high-leverage, tax-efficient strategy for building wealth, reducing taxable income, and retaining top talent. Discover overlooked benefits and smart ways to structure your plan for maximum impact.