To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Let’s say you own a building. Next, let’s say that you rent your building to your business. This arrangement, not unreasonably, is called a “self-rental.” But be aware… If you haven’t done any tax planning, your self-rental may actually turn into a self-rental trap! What exactly is the self-rental … [Read more...]
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Tax Implications of Investing in Precious Metal Assets
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… The truth is that making an investment in precious metals may well be worth considering. Why? Because they can diversify your portfolio and may provide you with other important benefits. Now please note that the Tax Reduction Letteris not promoting precious metals. I’m writing because I want you to knowthis … [Read more...]
Depreciating Residential Rental and Commercial Real Property: Surprises
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… What’s the Holy Grail that taxpayers seek? Depreciation. Why? Because as you probably know, depreciating an asset over time can reduce your tax bill. What you may not know is that… All real property is not created equal. Here’s the difference: You can depreciate residential real property (like an … [Read more...]
Is a Self-Directed IRA Right for You?
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Hey. Don’t blame the “custodians” of your traditional IRA investments. It’s not their fault that they’re limiting you to buying vanilla investments like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. They’re just following the law. But what if you want more controlover your investment choices? Consider a … [Read more...]
Case Study: Employee Retention Credit for the Start-Up Business
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Did you start a new business after February 15, 2020? If yes, then you may be eligible for a hefty “employee retention credit” (ERC). And what an ERC! The credit is worth up to $100,000 for the third and fourth calendar quarters of 2021! A case study: How Henry and Heide came out winners.And how you can come … [Read more...]