If you own an S corporation, my latest article contains news that should put a smile on your face, you see… The IRS has just ruled that S corporation owners are safe from Obamacare penalties through 2015! That’s right. You can now deduct your health insurance premiums without facing the Affordable Care Act’s $100-per-day penalty. That’s a big relief. We’ve been waiting for … [Read more...]
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How to avoid a payroll-tax embezzlement catastrophe
Could you be the victim of a payroll-tax embezzlement scheme? You bet you could! And, as I’ll explain in my new article, if you are duped, and your payroll taxes don’t reach Uncle Sam, you could wind up paying double your payroll taxes. You could even lose your business! The good news? It’s easy to avoid embezzlement problems if you know a simple prevention technique. … [Read more...]
How S corporation owners can slash their tax bills
Goldilocks wanted her porridge “not too hot” and “not too cold.” She wanted it “just right.” In the same way, as an S corporation owner who wants to pay lower payroll taxes, you should set your salary at a level that’s “just right.” In other words, you should pay yourself an amount that’s… LOW enough to save you money on taxes, but… HIGH enough to keep the IRS happy (and … [Read more...]
The smart way to pay for employee health insurance
It’s true that the Affordable Care Act lets you pay for your employees’ health insurance. But to do so, you have to increase their taxable compensation. That’s no bargain because doing so means higher taxes for both you and your employees. Ouch! Want to learn tax-advantaged ways to pay for employee health insurance without violating the Affordable Care Act or exposing … [Read more...]
To pay your spouse, or not to pay your spouse. That is the question.
If you operate your business as a proprietorship and hire your spouse as an employee… Should you pay W-2 wages to your spouse to make sure that she or he is a bona fide employee? Can you give your spouse a nice fringe benefit by establishing a Section 105 medical reimbursement plan? Can your Section 105 plan be the sole source of your spouse’s remuneration? These are … [Read more...]