“New IRS Guidance Makes It Harderto Claim Section 530 Safe Harbor” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Are you confident you’re classifying your workers correctly? If you’ve been treating independent contractors as non-employees, you could be walking a fine line — and the IRS is watching. Misclassification can cost you big: payroll tax assessments plus … [Read more...]
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Think You’re Not in a Partnership? The IRS Might Disagree
“The IRS May See a Partnership Where You Don’t—Here’s What to Do About It” To get my complete articlewith all the details… You may be in a partnership for federal tax purposes—even if you never signed a partnership agreement or formed an entity. If you co-own property or a business with others and share income or expenses, the IRS could classify your arrangement as … [Read more...]
Lost Money to a Scam? Here’s How to Tell If You Can Deduct It
“Lost Money to a Scam?Here’s How to Tell If You Can Deduct It” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Scammers may have taken your money—but don’t let the IRS take your deduction, too. Our newest article, Greed or Goodwill: Your Motive Makes a Scam Loss Deductible, breaks down exactly when scam victims can deduct their losses—and when they can’t. Here’s … [Read more...]
A Hidden Tax That Could Put Leaks in Your IRA—Are You at Risk?
“Beware of UBIT Lurking in Your IRA—It Causes Double Taxes” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Most IRA investors assume their retirement savings grow tax-free until withdrawal—but that’s not always the case. A little-known tax called UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax) could be lurking in your IRA, triggering double taxation and slashing your retirement … [Read more...]
Are You Paying Yourself the Right Way? Many Business Owners Get It Wrong
“How to Correctly Pay Yourselfand Take Cash from Your Business” To get my complete articlewith all the details… Are you on payroll? Should you be? Paying yourself from your business might seem simple, but the wrong approach can lead to unexpected tax consequences. Whether you're a sole proprietor, LLC owner, or running an S or C corporation, your entity structure … [Read more...]