Here are three important questions for S corporation owners: Do you own 100-percent of your S corporation?Is your S corporation a partner in one or more partnerships and does it receive a combination of guaranteed payments and ordinary pass-through income from these partnerships?Do you draw a salary from the S corporation for the services you perform for those … [Read more...]
Tax-Saving Double Play: Combine Home Sale with the 1031 Exchange
If you bought your home years ago, it’s very possibly worth a lot more now. But consider this… If you own a highly appreciated home, selling could trigger a huge federal income-tax gain well in excess of what you could shelter with your principal residence gain exclusion ($250,000 or $500,000 for joint filers). And on gains in excess of the above-mentioned exclusions, … [Read more...]
The IRS Audit Is Wrong on First and Last Stop Rule
Despite what you may think, IRS examiners are only human. This means they can (and often do!) make mistakes. In this issue of the Tax Reduction Letter we’ll take a look at a case where the IRS examiner mistakenly applied the “first and last stop” business-commuting rule. Yes. The IRS blew it, but the taxpayer’s CPA saved the day by tapping into the Bradford Tax … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Payroll Embezzlement
Paying payroll taxes to Uncle Sam is no fun. But you know what’s even worse? Having an embezzler steal that payroll tax money, forcing you to come up with that amount again and paying it to the IRS. And after becoming a victim of theft, you know what’s really the cherry on top? Paying the government a Trust Fund Recovery Assessment (known as the 100-percent penalty … [Read more...]
Don’t Make This S Corporation Health-Insurance Deduction Mistake
Do you own more than 2-percent of your S corporation? Then be sure to follow the special IRS rules that allow you to deduct your health-insurance premiums. These rules are particularly important if your S corporation employs your parents and/or non-dependent children who don’t own any stock in your corporation. And be aware: If you handle things the wrong way, your … [Read more...]