Let’s hear it for Section 179 of the IRS tax code! It lets your business deduct the full price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year! EXAMPLE: Let’s say your proprietorship bought a pickup truck with a gross vehicle weight-rating greater than 6,000 pounds and a bed six feet or longer. Assuming you use the pickup 100-percent for business, you can … [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...]
Five ways to help your adult child buy a home
Homeownership is part of the American dream. Which is why you may want to help your adult child make that important purchase. But before you pick up your checkbook, consider the tax consequences of helping out. You see, homeownership comes with some giant tax savings if you know how to play the game the right way. We’ll show you how when you read my new article titled … [Read more...]
Captive Insurance: Last Big Tax Shelter
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...]
A tax-free fix for a bad annuity
Inheriting an annuity is great. But what happens if the annuity turns out to be a lousy investment? The good news is you’re not stuck with it! That’s right. If you know what you’re doing you can use a Section 1035 tax-free exchange to solve your problem. All it takes is the right information which I’ll provide in my new, free article titled Tax Tips: Mom Dies: Daughter … [Read more...]