I sure hope your home isn’t “under water” and that paying your mortgage isn’t a problem. But if you have a relative, friend, or client who is facing difficulties, my new article makes “must” reading. You see, I’ll explain in easy-to-understand language how the tax law treats the foreclosure, short sale, or loan modification on a principal residence. An unpleasant subject? … [Read more...]
How to turn your timeshare into a business
Owning a timeshare can be fun. But getting away from the office and actually using it can be a problem. The good news is that, if you have employees, you can create nice business tax deductions for your personal timeshare when you’re unable to use it yourself. Want to find out how? You’ll get the whole story when you read our new article titled Tax Tips: Create a Business … [Read more...]
When an S corporation should own an S corporation
You may know that organizing your business as an S corporation can be a smart move. But did you know that your S corporation can also own a subsidiary corporation known as a QSub? Why would you want to set up a QSub? Because it gives you extra legal protection, yet avoids any tax increases and allows you to file a single S corporation tax return. To find out more, I urge … [Read more...]
Should an S corporation owner take zero salary?
If you own an S corporation, taking no salary whatsoever can be a smart move or the cause of BIG problems with the IRS. As is so often the case with the IRS, “it all depends.” Do you want to learn the ins and outs of paying zero salary to an S corporation owner? Want to find out what you can do to legally avoid payroll taxes? Don’t miss my new article titled Tax Tips: S … [Read more...]
What rental property managers must report
A rental property manager’s work is never done. And one thing he or she must never forget to do is report gross-rental-income to property owners on a 1099-MISC. This reporting responsibility can be confusing because new laws were enacted in 2010 and then repealed in 2011. Want to end the confusion and find out what property managers really need to report — and what property … [Read more...]