Do you operate your business as a sole proprietorship? If the answer is “yes,” you know that Uncle Sam takes a big share of your profits in the form of self-employment taxes. But there’s good news… With the help of your spouse, you can reduce your self-employment tax bill by using an innovative but simple rental strategy. You see, if you rent an office from your spouse, you … [Read more...]
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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...]
Little known but easy ways to increase vehicle tax deductions
Do you own more than one vehicle? And do you use just one vehicle for business? Then I’ve got good news for you… If you play your cards right, you may be able to claim some hefty tax deductions using assets you already own! Whether you operate your business as a proprietorship or as a corporation, don’t miss the money-saving information we’ve got waiting for you. I … [Read more...]
How to deduct your golf expenses. (It’s easier than you think!)
Do you hook or slice on the golf course? Don’t worry. No matter how well or poorly you play the game, when it comes to deducting your golf expenses, you can always sink a hole in one! That’s right. Uncle Sam will let you write off your golf expenses if you follow a few simple rules. And these same rules also let you deduct expenses for fishing, scuba diving, hunting, … [Read more...]
How to deduct business meals with your spouse
Not so fast! Don’t automatically assume that the IRS won’t let you deduct the cost of a business meal with your spouse. If you know how to handle things the right way, you can enjoy a leisurely dinner with your wife or husband and let Uncle Sam pick up the tab! How can you overcome the IRS’s “no deduction for personal, family, or living expenses rule”? You’ll find out when … [Read more...]