One of the wonderful things about writing the Tax Reduction Letter is that I often get really great questions from my many readers. I recently got an extremely interesting email from a couple who told me about their situation. Here’s their story… They both are 1099 independent contractors They both work for the same company, file their tax returns jointly, and each has … [Read more...]
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Six great ways to cut your 2012 tax bill
With the new year approaching fast, now is the time to act if you want to save money on taxes. What can you do to reduce your tax bill? Well, for starters, you can read my new article which offers four year end tips and strategies on medical deductions and two on retirement. But don’t put it off. Before you know it, we’ll be ringing in 2013 and facing possible huge changes … [Read more...]
Good news about your Section 105 plan!
The Tax Court works in mysterious ways. And sometimes (though not often enough) it works in your favor. That’s what happened recently when the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the Tax Court’s “Shellito decision” which we discussed in a prior article. The reversal meant that Milo and Sharlyn Shellito were able to reap $20,208 in Section 105 plan deductions! And the … [Read more...]
More on how husband & wife businesses can save on taxes
Running a business with your spouse? If the answer is “yes,” some thoughtful tax planning can boost your after-tax profits. Big time! In Part 1, we explained how you can slash taxes by operating your business as a proprietorship and hiring your spouse. In this, my latest article (Part 2), you’ll learn how to achieve tax-favored status so you both can work together and pocket … [Read more...]
Update on the Section 105 medical reimbursement plan
If you’re married, a Section 105 medical reimbursement plan can help keep money in your pocket, not Uncle Sam’s. But you don’t have to be married to get a nice tax break from the IRS. The fact is, unmarried and same-sex couples can also benefit from the proprietorship’s or one-owner C corporation’s health reimbursement plan. Want to find out more? Easy. Just read my new … [Read more...]