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...]
How the IRS can help you through tough times
I thought I’d never use the words “IRS” and “mercy” in the same sentence but I’m going to do so now… If circumstances force you to move out of your home before you qualify for the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, the IRS will show you mercy and help you out. That’s right. In a rare moment of kindness, the IRS may lend you a helping hand and reduce your tax burden if you can show … [Read more...]
How to protect your kids from the “Kiddie Tax”
Lawmakers created the “kiddie tax” to prevent you from slashing your tax bill by shifting income to your children (who usually are in much lower tax brackets). IMPORTANT: The tax once applied only to kids under the age of 14. But this odious tax can now apply to investment income of children under 24! Want to learn how to avoid kiddie tax problems and actually make the tax … [Read more...]
Leasing a car? Don’t miss these three overlooked deductions!
If you’re leasing a car that will be used for business purposes, I’ve got good news for you… If you know the ins and outs of the tax law, there are three deductions you can claim that can save you big money. Does this mean you have to spend time studying the tax code and all its rules and regulations? Not at all. We’ve done it for you and boiled all the money-saving … [Read more...]
Protect yourself from the Alternative Minimum Tax!
It’s outrageous! Did you know that the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) rules force you to pay taxes on your tax deductions! That’s right. The AMT even makes you pay taxes on the personal exemptions the regular tax law grants you for your children! Luckily, because you own a business, there is something you can do to protect yourself. You can use your business expenses to … [Read more...]