Yes. With partnerships come problems. For example, if you own an unincorporated business, you likely have a partnership for financial tax purposes. Which means you have to deal with extra tax-return filings and compliance headaches. But there is some good news. You see, there are two “elections” you can make to avoid partnership treatment and many jointly owned rental … [Read more...]
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Create an employee-spouse “105-HRA”
It’s a fact… The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) doesn’t apply to a business that has only one employee. That’s good news. Your spouse can benefit from what I call a “105-HRA” (Health Reimbursement Arrangement). When you design it for your spouse, the plan reimburses him/her for family medical expenses. The reimbursements are business-expense deductible on your tax … [Read more...]
Unlock the power of a Section 105 plan!
Sure. Health insurance premiums are sky high. But if you have a properly planned and executed Section 105 plan, you don’t have to worry. You see, this plan works like magic, turning your medical expenses into tax-favored business deductions that save on both income and self-employment taxes. You’ll get all the details when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Make … [Read more...]
Great benefits for your S Corp employee-spouse
There’s bad news and good news for S Corporation owners. The bad news: The IRS disallows some fringe benefits for employee-spouses The very good news. There are still plenty of outstanding fringe benefits you can provide tax free to your employee-spouse. We’ll tell you all about the goodies waiting for your spouse when you read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
Triple Tax Advantages: Reimburse Your Employee-Spouse for Health Insurance
It’s a fact. If you’re a Schedule C business-owner, you and your spouse must get health insurance for yourselves (and other dependents) or face a hefty penalty. The good news is that a properly-established proprietorship reimbursement arrangement can provide three big tax advantages for you and your spouse. Want to learn how to become a trifecta tax winner? Read my … [Read more...]