Okay. Let’s pretend you’re back in college and you have to turn in an essay to your professor by Monday. But you know that you can’t meet that deadline so you ask your prof for an extension. Well, that’s what lawmakers have done. They’ve granted themselves an extension (and didn’t even have to ask anyone for permission!) Here’s why lawmakers wanted to put things … [Read more...]
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SEP IRA vs. Solo 401(k): Which Should You Choose?
Everybody wants to enjoy a comfortable, secure, carefree retirement. But achieving this goal depends on the choices you make today. That’s why, in this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter, we’ll help you make a very important decision… Should you choose to open a SEP IRA,or a Solo 401(k) retirement plan? Both of these tax-favored retirement plans can help you build … [Read more...]
New Laws—COVID-19-Related Government Grants: Taxable or Not?
Hey buddy. Can you spare a billion dollars? Apparently Uncle Sam and his state and municipal buddies can. In fact, because of the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, Uncle Sam and his state buddies have given away many billions of dollars in grants. Unlike an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), which has to be paid back, government grants (by … [Read more...]
Tax Considerations When a Loved One Passes Away (Part 2)
Benjamin Franklin observed that “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” And when the death of a loved one does occur the inevitable issue of taxes does arise. Who is responsible for paying the taxes due upon the decedent’s death? The executor. And if you become an executor, I urge you to read the full article. It’s the second in my three-part series that … [Read more...]
New IRS Efforts to Destroy Tax Deductions for PPP Paid Expenses
Here’s a question you might think has a straightforward answer… Are expenses related to your Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan deductible? So … does this question have a straightforward answer? You must be joking! You see, lawmakers and the IRS have screwed things up royally and the result is complications, contradictions, and confusion. Need help … [Read more...]