Do you have significant insurance needs? If you do, you should consider creating and owning a “captive” insurance company. Why? Because a captive insurance company could… Save you big money Create a substantial tax shelter Produce a nice pile of cash Want to find out if a captive insurance company makes sense for you? Read my new article Tax Tips: Captive … [Read more...]
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How your business credit card can put you at risk!
Sure. A business credit card is a tremendous convenience. With it you can pay for travel, entertainment, vehicle expenses, and much more. But watch out! If you’re not documenting those business expenses the right way, the IRS might come calling. Want to avoid an audit and stay out of trouble? Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Danger with Business Credit Card Three … [Read more...]
A great way to pay for college
Is your child 18 or older? If you’re answering “yes,” my new article is for you. You see, it will explain a great college funding tool that can save you a lot of money. Want to find out how to put this proven strategy to work? Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Paying for College. Three ways our fact-filled article can help you: You’ll learn why you should NOT … [Read more...]
How to avoid the “self-rental” trap
Do you rent property to your business? Then be careful. You see, under the IRS’s “self-rental” rule, you could lose money in two painful ways. You could forfeit the juicy tax breaks you’re expecting. You could wind up paying unexpected taxes. And remember, this is true even if you create a separate entity that rents the property to your business! What can you do to … [Read more...]
How coin, stamp, and baseball card collectors can keep the IRS happy
Are you a collector of coins, stamps, baseball cards, or other items? If the answer is “yes,” you should also start collecting some important tax information. For starters, you should know that your collecting activities will fall into one of four IRS-determined tax categories: Hobby Investment Trader Dealer Depending on how the IRS categorizes your collecting … [Read more...]