Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 66, QBI Phase-out and SSTB Limitations

Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 66, QBI Phase-out and SSTB Limitations

Published: July 2, 2026

Duration: 3:46

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The definition of a Specified Service Trade or Business (SSTB) for the QBI deduction. - The specific 2025 taxable income thresholds that trigger the QBI phase-out rules. - How to calculate the proportional phase-out of the QBI deduction for an SSTB within the income limitation range. - The key difference in how l...