
Charles Renwick
Charles Renwick is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is the author of the best-selling book, All the Presidents’ Taxes, the founding member of the accounting firm CMR Associates, and an accomplished corporate executive.
Charles previously worked for Ernst & Young and Novelis Aluminum. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Georgia, he holds degrees in accounting, economics, and political science. For three years, as a student, Charles worked for US Congressman John Barrow as a Congressional Staffer. Charles is also a member of multiple community organizations and serves on the State and Local Tax (SALT) Committee and the Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Committee for the Louisiana Society of CPAs.
He and his wife, Lauren, live in Covington, Louisiana, where he enjoys playing tennis, watching his kids play youth sports, and reading and writing about history, politics, and taxes.
How to Minimize Tax with Tax-Free Reimbursements
Employees and employers alike benefit from tax-free reimbursements for remote workers. Learn more about the types of remote workers’ reimbursable expenses.
How to Build Business Credit — 9 Steps to a Great Business Credit Score
Build your business credit in just 9 easy steps. This simple guide walks you through each step, including everything you need to know.
Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing
Everyone knows that planning for retirement and investing go hand-in-hand. However, as I’ve written previously, smart planning also considers both the current and long-term tax implications of your investment decisions. We often talk about 401(k) and Roth IRA tax strategies (and these are great strategies)…
How to Pay Your Kids and Save on Taxes
Want to pay your kids and save on taxes? CFA/CPA Charles Renwick lists the tax benefits you can reap and explains how to make the most of them.
Tax Deductions: Right, Wrong, and Risky
Tax deductions. How much is okay? Too conservative, you’ll pay too much. Too aggressive, you’ll wind up in trouble. Learn how to strike the right balance.
What Is the Estate Tax Exemption 2025?
For high-value estates, taxation is a big part of estate planning. Take full advantage of the estate and gift tax exemptions with this expert walk-through.
How to Make Your Travel Tax-Deductible in 2025
Want to make your travel plans tax deductible? CFA/CPA Charles Renwick walks through this tax-saving secret so you can make the most of every trip.
Step-by-Step Guide to Recording Transactions in a Journal
In accounting, journal entries systematically document every transaction your business engages in, ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks.
How to Claim Home Office Expenses in Canada
For employees in Canada, employment expenses are waiting to be claimed. Read this blog to learn more about the tax-saving benefits of using form T2200.
Want to Save Thousands When You Sell Your Home? Do This Now.
The Home Sale Exclusion lets you avoid paying tax on some of your gains when you sell your home, but you can save thousands more with this simple tip.
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