Do you have a spare bedroom(s) that you’d like to rent out? Go right ahead. I’m sure you’d like to pocket some extra cash and put that spare room to use. But be careful. You see, the IRS has set some dangerous traps for you that could cost you big money. If you want to stay on Uncle Sam’s good side, take my advice and read my new article titled Tax Tips: Secrets to … [Read more...]
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How to avoid a $15,000 penalty!
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...]
The best way to sell your business!
Thinking of selling your business? Well, before you do, you need to consider the kind of sale it’s going to be. Will it be an asset sale or a stock sale? Want to pay minimum taxes? Reduce post-sale liabilities? Get paid promptly in full? Of course you do! Which is why making the right asset sale/stock sale decision is so vitally important. You’ll find all the … [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...]
Turn your next husband-and-wife board meeting into a tax-deductible resort stay
Sure. If your board is made up of just you and your spouse, you can hold your next board meeting at the office or even in the kitchen. But why? As my new article explains, if you’re running a husband-and-wife-only S corporation, you can mix business with pleasure. The secret? Schedule high-level meetings during an out-of-town trip at a lovely resort. Even if you spend some … [Read more...]