Here’s good news for the small business owner… By combining the home-office deduction with the purchase of a “heavy vehicle,” you can knock a lot of money off your tax bill. Whether you’ve structured your business as a corporation or a sole proprietorship, this powerful vehicle/home-office combo can save you a bundle as you’ll learn when you read the full article. Here’s … [Read more...]
Marijuana taxation (if your business is going to pot)
The legal marijuana industry is booming and there’s lots of money to be made. But if you are thinking about selling marijuana, you need to be aware of the complex federal income-tax issues you’ll face. That’s where the Tax Reduction Letter comes in. We’ll explain proven strategies that can reduce your tax bill and keep your profits from going up in smoke. Practical, … [Read more...]
Careful! Selling to a “related party” can kill tax deductions
What’s worse than losing money on a sale? Losing your tax deductions for that loss on sale. That’s right. If you sell property to a “related party,” you may not deduct your loss on sale. What’s more, the loss you can’t deduct no longer belongs to you. It moves to the related party and can turn a bad situation into a holy mess! Want to find out how to avoid costly … [Read more...]
How to win a dispute with the IRS (Part 1)
The IRS is not always right. And when the IRS wants you to pay taxes you really don’t owe, or tries to assess a penalty you feel is undeserved, you don’t have to cave. You can fight. But to win a dispute with the IRS, you need to base your arguments on “substantial authority.” There are three types of substantial authority you can call upon to come out a winner: … [Read more...]
Co-owner buyers need a buy-sell agreement!
Buying a business with co-owners? Then you need to set up a buy-sell agreement. And fast. Why? Because a well drafted agreement can… Transform your business ownership interest into a more liquid asset Prevent unwanted ownership changes Save taxes and avoid hassles with the IRS If you want to find out how buy-sell agreements work and how they can keep you out … [Read more...]