“Spouse on Payroll: the ComplianceTrap Hiding in Plain Sight” To get my complete article with all the details… You hire your spouse. You set up a Section 105-HRA. The plan reimburses $20,000 in family medical costs. Now someone asks: shouldn't you also put your spouse on payroll and issue a W-2? It feels like the safe move. But safe for whom—and at what cost? … [Read more...]
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Inherited HSA? The entire balance is taxable income — this year
“Inherited HSA? The Entire Balanceis Taxable Income — This Year" To get my complete article with all the details… Your client has been doing everything right with their HSA. Maximum contributions every year. No withdrawals. Letting it grow like a super IRA. Now they're seriously ill. Their adult child is the beneficiary. And nobody has told them what happens … [Read more...]
Don’t Lose Millions Over One Missed Election
“Don’t Lose Millions OverOne Missed Election” To get my complete article with all the details… I’ve seen this one trip up even very careful practitioners—and the cost can be staggering. Here’s what caught my attention: A “simple” missed election can quietly erase up to $15 million in tax-free transfer potential. No drama, just… gone. Even when the election … [Read more...]
The IRS Attribution Rules That Catch Owners Off Guard
“The IRS Attribution RulesThat Catch Owners Off Guard” To get my complete article with all the details… Attribution rules don’t look dangerous—until they quietly change who owns what for tax purposes. They can turn a routine transaction into a denied loss, unexpected stock ownership, or even a controlled group problem. And here’s the hard fact: three … [Read more...]
The 50% Childcare Credit for One-Owner Businesses
“The 50% Childcare Creditfor One-Owner Businesses” To get my complete article with all the details… Do you operate a sole proprietorship or own an S or C corporation? If you’re paying for childcare and assumed the new 50% credit doesn’t work for you, this article is for you. Many one-owner businesses dismiss this credit because of DCAP rules or wage inclusion … [Read more...]