When it comes to saving for retirement, you have two excellent tax-advantaged ways to go. You can save using a Roth IRA or a Traditional IRA. Which one should you choose to help you enjoy a financially secure retirement? Well, it depends. And that’s why I’m devoting a full article in the Tax Reduction Letter to help you make the right decision. Want to find out … [Read more...]
When Renting to a C Corporation Creates QBI
There’s one section of the tax code that can save you a lot of money. I’m talking about Section 199A. It lets you claim a valuable 20-percent qualified-business-income (QBI) deduction when you rent an office or other building to your personally owned C corporation. But of course, since we’re dealing with the IRS, the devil is in the details. We’ll help you understand … [Read more...]
Proprietors and Partners Mistakenly Pay Themselves Illegal W-2 Wages
Sole proprietors and partners often suffer from W-2 envy. And I know why. If they’re earning more than the Section 199A pay limits, they look to W-2 wages as a way to salvage the juicy 20-percent deduction allowed by Section 199A. In fact, some sole proprietors and partners often have their Certified Professional Organizations (CPEO) pay them on a W-2. This is wrong. … [Read more...]
Secrets to Pocketing Cash by Renting a Bedroom in Your Home
The Airbnb revolution is here. This means you might be considering renting out a bedroom in your home with Airbnb, another company, or on your own. Doing so could entitle you to some nice tax benefits. But be careful! The IRS rules governing bedroom rentals are complex, and if you don’t handle everything correctly, your visiting guest could wind up being an IRS … [Read more...]
Why a Single-member LLC Is a Smart Way to Own Real Estate
In this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter, we’ll tell you about a totally legal strategy that can provide you with two extremely valuable benefits… A huge reduction in tax complexityCorporate-style liability protection How do you put this proven strategy to work? Easy… Use a single-member LLC for your real estate ownership. When you do, you’ll come out a big winner in … [Read more...]