Is your child 18 or older? If you’re answering “yes,” my new article is for you. You see, it will explain a great college funding tool that can save you a lot of money. Want to find out how to put this proven strategy to work? Read my new article titled Tax Tips: Paying for College. Three ways our fact-filled article can help you: You’ll learn why you should NOT … [Read more...]
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How to avoid the independent contractor trap
Do you hire independent contractors? Then make doggone sure they are independent contractors or you could be caught in a dangerous IRS trap! Here’s the story… The bad news: If you’ve hired independent contractors and the IRS decides that you’ve misclassified them, and that they’re actually “employees,” watch out! You could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in … [Read more...]
How independent contractors mistakenly paid as employees cut their tax bills
Are you paid commissions and taxed as an employee? If so, you could be a business owner under the common law classification system. “So what?” you might say. Well, we’ll tell you what, and it’s a lot! You are likely losing tens of thousands of dollars in business expense deductions each year. You may even think you are getting those deductions, without realizing that they … [Read more...]
How to avoid huge payroll taxes and penalties
Do you use “independent contractors” in your business? If you do, be very careful. You see, if the IRS rules that they’re actually employees, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in retroactive federal payroll taxes, interest, and penalties. What can you do to avoid these problems? Easy! Meet the three requirements outlined in Section 530 of the tax … [Read more...]
How to slash your unemployment tax bill
Want to save a lot of money next time you hire a new worker? Don’t hire them as an “employee.” Add them as an “independent contractor.” That status distinction can save you a bundle as you’ll learn when you read my new article. In fact, you can save literally thousands of dollars in federal employment and unemployment taxes by knowing how to play the game. But be careful. … [Read more...]