Here’s the “self-rental” story in a nutshell: You own a business that needs office space… So you buy a building and rent office space to your business… You collect the rent and depreciate the property… Your business gets to deduct the rent it pays you… As a result, the money never leaves your pocket. Sounds great, right? Well, it is if you know the special rules that apply … [Read more...]
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How to buy a business that owns intangible assets
Thinking about buying a business? Then my new article is for you! You see, in past issues I’ve talked about… The kind of entity that owns the business The kind of entity you will use to operate the business The tax impact of your situation In this new issue, I’ll show you how it all comes together when you buy a business that owns intangible assets like … [Read more...]
How to deduct the cost of special needs education
If your child is attending a special needs school, you’re facing some serious financial challenges. But Uncle Sam can offer you some help. You see, tax law lets you deduct tuition, medical expenses, and more. The only catch? You need to know which expenses qualify and the right way to deduct them. We’ll provide all the necessary information when you read my new … [Read more...]
How to choose the right business entity (Part 3)
In Part 1 of this three-part series, we discussed the pros and cons of forming a sole proprietorship or a single-member LLC (taxed as a proprietorship). In Part 2, we discussed what the three possible corporate forms of business have to offer. In this new article, (Part 3), we’ll consider your options if you’re acquiring or starting a business with more than one … [Read more...]
S Corporation Net Loss? Don’t Suffer a Surprise Salary
I sure hope your S corporation is making a nice profit and paying you a high salary. But suppose it isn’t? Suppose your S corporation is showing a net loss for the year? If you assume that a loss means you don’t have to pay yourself anything, you could be in big trouble. You see, if Uncle Sam determines that your S corporation didn’t pay you “reasonable compensation,” … [Read more...]