Do you own a C corporation? If you do, you have a nasty double-taxation problem. EXAMPLE: Let’s say your corporation has $10,000 of profits after paying your salary and other expenses. If you want to use that money for personal purposes, you have to: Pay the corporate tax on the income And pay a dividend tax on the transfer from the corporation to your personal bank … [Read more...]
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What you need to know about depreciation now!
When it comes to depreciation and Section 179 deductions, what Uncle Sam giveth, Uncle Sam taketh away. You see, the tax law grants you some nice depreciation deductions, but then recaptures or otherwise taxes them. This means you need to do some careful tax planning in order to save money. How should you start? By reading my brand new article titled Tax Tips: Depreciation … [Read more...]
How to slash your tax bill when you sell your home
Thinking about selling your current home or vacation property any time soon? Then my new article is for you! You see, I’ll explain easy steps you can take right now to prepare for (or completely avoid!) the tax hit you may have to take when you sell. For example, I’ll explain why you should never rely on the home-sale gain-exclusion to shield all of your profit. And I’ll … [Read more...]
How to buy a business the right way
If you’re thinking about buying a business, now or in the future, remember this important fact: The manner in which you buy the business will have a huge impact on the taxes you pay long after the date of purchase! That’s why reading my new article is so important. You see, it explains the tax and liability implications of buying the assets of a business as opposed to buying … [Read more...]
Winning year-end tax strategies for stock investors
2013 has been a great year for the stock market. But there’s another good reason to celebrate. If you act before the end of the year, you can save big money on taxes and help others at the same time! How? For starters, read my new article and learn the right way to offset your stock market gains and losses. Consider making a gift of appreciated stock to charity. Sure, … [Read more...]