Have you got a solo 401(k) plan with more than $250,000 in it? If you do, here’s a question you need to answer now: Did you, your tax preparer, or plan administrator file a 5500-EZ? If you’re not certain, you better check this out immediately because a failure to file could cost you a lot of money in fines. Want to find out if you’re at risk and what to do if you are? … [Read more...]
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Why paying the “nanny tax” can actually make you money
If you’re paying a nanny at least $1,900 this year, you have to pay the nanny tax. But don’t worry. If you know how to play the game, you can offset most (if not all) of the tax expense. How? By taking advantage of some nice tax breaks. In fact, you can come out ahead as you’ll learn when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Pay the Nanny Tax and Make Money Doing … [Read more...]
How to use the tax-free supper money allowance
When you or your employees have to work late, it’s a real morale buster. But you can provide a big morale booster… and grab yourself a nice tax deduction if you know the law. You see, the IRS offers a 100% deduction when you provide a qualifying “supper money” meal-allowance to those dedicated employees who work overtime. (I know that not everyone calls it “supper” any more… … [Read more...]
Another way to create 100% deductions for employee meals
They say that “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” However… If you know the tax law you can deduct 100% of the cost of food and drink when you provide business meals for employees. Yes. I know. Most business meals qualify for just a 50% deduction. But, like I said, Uncle Sam will pick up the whole tab if you know the rules. And in my latest article I’ll tell you about a … [Read more...]
Write off your education expenses!
If you want to improve your business skills, Uncle Sam has some good news for you… As you’ll learn in my new article, you can deduct 100% of the cost of: Certain advanced degrees like an MBA Language courses Classes to help you build computer skills Industry seminars And just about any other form of education that helps you build or maintain your business … [Read more...]