Making loans to your corporation became a lot more hazardous back in 1986 thanks to the Tax Reform Act passed that year. But you ain’t seen nothin’ yet… The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes things far worse for tax-years 2018 through 2025! We’ll tell you exactly what lawmakers did when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: TCJA Tax Reform Creates Big Hazard in Loans to … [Read more...]
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The IRS issues final Section regulations and defines QBI
Good news! The IRS has finalized its regulations of Section 199A of the tax code. Which means you may be eligible for a tax deduction worth up to 20-percent of your qualified business income (QBI)! With the issuance of this final version of the rules, Uncle Sam has provided a clear definition of your qualified business income so you can now file your tax return standing on … [Read more...]
IRS clarifies net capital gains in final 199A regulations
As you may know by now (and you’ll certainly know if you’re a regular reader of the Tax Reduction Letter), the new tax code Section 199A can give you a fat deduction of up to 20-percent of your taxable income reduced by net capital gains. The problem was, until recently, the IRS never provided a definitive definition of “net capital gains.” Well, the fog has lifted and … [Read more...]
Tax reform’s new Qualified Opportunity Funds. Helpful or hype?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new tax-planning strategy called “Qualified Opportunity Funds.” It was designed to provide a new qualified-opportunity-fund tax-deferral strategy that can also eliminate some capital gains and make others tax-free. Our take on qualified opportunity funds? We believe they do provide an ability to defer (and possibly eliminate) some … [Read more...]
2018 last-minute year-end tax deductions for existing vehicles
December 31 is right around the corner. Which means now is the time to take advantage of vehicle deductions. I’m talking about extremely valuable deductions you may be able to take on your currently-driven business cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans. But time is running out and you need to act before the end of the year. That’s why I urge you to take a minute right now and read … [Read more...]