Sure, you can pay Uncle Sam more taxes than you have to. But why? You see, if you know how to take advantage of all that the law allows, you can save a bundle. Let me be specific. After you read this article, take my advice and act by December 31. When you do, you can get five year-end family-related tax breaks that can leave more money in your pocket. Are you … [Read more...]
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2020 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Deductions for Existing Vehicles
December 31 is approaching fast. Why are we calling attention to this date? Because it’s the last day you can take advantage of some valuable tax deductions you might have overlooked. That’s right. If you know the IRS rules (and we do!), your currently-owned business cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans, (and even your personal vehicles!), can be the source of significant … [Read more...]
New Law Kneecaps Stretch IRA—Here’s What You Can Do About It
Do you have an IRA? Then I urge you to read the full article. Why? Because it explains how the SECURE act, enacted by Congress last December, severely and negatively impacted the Stretch IRA strategy. NOTE: The “SECURE” stands for, “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement.” What exactly was the Stretch IRA? The Stretch IRA wasn’t another kind of IRA. It … [Read more...]
Husband-Wife Partnerships: Three Tax-Saving Strategies—Part 2
___________________________________________________________I hope this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter finds you and your family in good health. Warmest good wishes at this difficult time from all of us at the Bradford Tax Institute.___________________________________________________________ In Part #1 of our article titled Husband-Wife Partnerships-The Tax Angles, we … [Read more...]
Husband-Wife Partnerships: The Tax Angles—Part 1
Do you and your spouse work together in a business? Could the IRS consider the business a partnership? Then watch out. You see, running your business as a proprietorship can have major tax consequences… both good and bad. That’s why the Tax Reduction Letter is devoting two articles to this important subject. If you want to make sure you’re handling things the … [Read more...]