When the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) made the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) apply to mortgage brokers, a lot of them got upset. Which should come as no surprise. You see, the IRS was disallowing business expenses on Schedule C and moving those expenses to the itemized deduction category. Of course, miscellaneous itemized deductions are not deductible for the AMT, so … [Read more...]
Six Q&As about renting your home to your corporation, tax free!
We’ve written articles before that explained how you can rent your personal residence to your S corporation (or C corporation). Rent it out for 14 days or less and you could get some really nice tax benefits. For starters: Your S corporation will get a tax deduction that flows through to you on the K-1, and… You receive tax-free income from the rental Does this sound … [Read more...]
I’m going to Disneyland! (It’s deductible!)
Do you ever attend conventions or similar meetings? Great! Your attendance automatically qualifies as you having a “substantial and bona fide business discussion.” And when you precede or follow such business discussions with entertainment that takes place in a non-business setting, you can claim some big deductions. For example, going to a convention at the Disneyland … [Read more...]
Deductions for personal use of your S corporation car
Here are two important questions for every S corporation owner: Does your corporation own your business car? Do you drive your corporate-owned car or other vehicle for personal purposes? If you’re answering “yes,” it’s important to know how the IRS treats the personal use of your vehicle and how that personal use affects corporate tax deductions. Knowing the rules … [Read more...]
How to turn antiques into business deductions
It’s a simple fact. Antique desks, clocks, cabinets, bookcases, rugs, conference tables, paperweights, and more, can add character and beauty to your office. But that’s just for starters because: Antiques can make great investments. They often appreciate in value. You can deduct antiques as a business expense if you know how to take advantage of the tax law. You’ll … [Read more...]