Health savings accounts (HSAs) are wonderful for several reasons… They let you contribute to the healthcare costs of your employees without facing Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) problems… there are no minimums to pay… and there’s no insurance to deal with. All you do is make contributions and get a deduction, and your employees get the income as a tax-free fringe benefit. … [Read more...]
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It’s not too late if you missed the S-corporation election deadline
Did you miss Uncle Sam’s deadline for converting your business to an S corporation? Well, it’s not too late to make the change and there are many reasons why you may want to do so. You see, when you’re running your business as an S corporation you can save thousands of dollars in employment taxes every year. And that’s just for starters! More good news… Even if you missed … [Read more...]
How S corporation owners can slash their tax bills
Goldilocks wanted her porridge “not too hot” and “not too cold.” She wanted it “just right.” In the same way, as an S corporation owner who wants to pay lower payroll taxes, you should set your salary at a level that’s “just right.” In other words, you should pay yourself an amount that’s… LOW enough to save you money on taxes, but… HIGH enough to keep the IRS happy (and … [Read more...]
Tax tips for the S corporation owner with a home office
Do you operate your business as an S corporation? Do you also claim the home-office deduction? If you’re answering “yes,” here’s some very good news… With the right tax planning, you can sell your home (containing the office) and defer or completely eliminate your tax bill, including recapture for any depreciation that you claimed! Want to find out how? Easy! Read my new … [Read more...]
How to escape payroll taxes on S corp. health insurance
Good news! If you know the tax law… You can pay zero in payroll taxes on the cost of the health insurance fringe benefit — the benefit that your S corporation has to put on your W-2. That’s right. According to IRS Announcement 92-16, you don’t have to pay a penny in payroll taxes in certain situations. What are these situations? How can you use the tax law to keep more … [Read more...]