There are many unfair IRS rules that badly hurt taxpayers. Perhaps the worst of the lot are the “hobby loss” rules. Here’s the story… If your business has produced losses in multiple years, you’ll want to use these losses to offset your other taxable income. But if the IRS decides your business really isn’t a business at all, but instead is a mere “hobby,” you’ll lose your … [Read more...]
How to choose the right business entity (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed the pros and cons of forming a sole proprietorship and a single-member LLC (taxed as a proprietorship). In Part 2, we discuss what the three possible corporate forms of business have to offer. You’ll get the whole story (the good, the bad, and the ugly) when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Choosing the Right Entity … [Read more...]
Two big tax breaks for retailers!
Good news! Last December, lawmakers voted to give retailers some much-deserved tax relief. The law they passed allows you to immediately (and/or very quickly) deduct up to the entire cost of certain improvements you make to your property. This can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars as you’ll learn when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Two Special Tax … [Read more...]
A warning about self-directed IRAs
Self-directed IRAs can make a lot of sense for successful business people. It offers you more flexibility than a traditional “vanilla” IRA or 401(k) plan. Which means you could possibly wind up with a much bigger nest egg for retirement. But remember, a self-directed IRA also comes with some serious risks. So be warned… If you have a self-directed IRA and make a “prohibited … [Read more...]
3 strategies for avoiding 1099 headaches
Do you use the services of independent contractors? If the answer is “yes,” there are changes in the tax law you need to know about. Now. You see, the IRS has moved up the deadlines for filing W-2s and certain 1099s. And compliance with other new tax rules is more difficult than ever. But don’t worry. We can help by providing you with three winning strategies that can … [Read more...]