Here’s surprising news… Sometimes it’s smart, moral, and perfectly legal to discriminate. That’s right. If you operate your business as a proprietorship, S corporation, or single-member LLC, the Health Savings Account (HSA) gives you the ability to discriminate, on your behalf, when it comes to benefits. To put it simply, you don’t have to contribute to an HSA on behalf of … [Read more...]
Medical (for 105 plans see Section 105 medical plan)
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How to get big deductions for Long-Term Care insurance
It’s no fun to think about getting sick and needing long-term care insurance. So here’s a happier thought… If you’re in business, you can probably claim a huge tax deduction for long-term care insurance. In fact, you might be able to claim a 100% deduction. And if you’re married, the 100% deduction can include your spouse! With the cost of long-term care skyrocketing, now’s … [Read more...]
Section 105 deductions for owners of multiple businesses
Do you and/or your spouse own more than one business? If you do, you have to know how to apply the Section 105 medical reimbursement plan discrimination rules. First and foremost, you have to look at all the businesses you own as if they were one business. And that’s just for starters. It’s easy to find out more. All you have to do is read my new article titled Tax … [Read more...]
Does an S Corporation make sense for you?
When you’re choosing a tax-deduction entity for your business, there are many ways to go. You can set up your business as an S corporation, sole proprietorship, single-member LLC, or C corporation. But which one is right for you? Which meets your specific needs and goals? In my new article, the fourth in a series that began in November, 2011, we’ll take a close look at the S … [Read more...]
Advantages of a Single-Member LLC
Should you operate your business as a corporation, proprietorship, or single-member LLC? In my new article, the second in a series, I’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of the single-member LLC. This form of business organization provides corporate-level liability protection for the business owner plus taxation as a sole proprietorship. Want to find out more? Check … [Read more...]