Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 2) A quick review of Part 1 Part 1 explained several drawbacks of placing real estate in a self-directed IRA. In this article I’ll explain three more problem areas you need to consider before putting real estate in a self-directed IRA. Sure, it sounds good to buy real estate for a self-directed … [Read more...]
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 1)
Are Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate a Good Idea? Maybe Not (Part 1) Keeping real estate in a self-directed IRA may seem like a smart move. But beware of the possible consequences! To get my complete articlewith all the details... Yes. Holding real estate in your self-directed IRA does have advantages. For example, it diversifies your retirement … [Read more...]
The IRS Wants to Know about Your Crypto
To get my complete articlewith all the details... You see, Uncle Sam wants to know what you’re up to and if you owe any taxes on your crypto activities. The IRS starts to satisfy its curiosity right at the top of your Form 1040. That’s where they ask: “At any time during 2021, did you receive, sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any financial interest in any … [Read more...]
Alert: You are about to face a massive new FinCen filing requirement
An important notice toall readers of the Tax Reduction Letter! You are about to face a massive new FinCen filing requirement To get my complete articlewith all the details... Here’s the story. The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued proposed regulations explaining how it intends to implement the Corporate Transparency Act … [Read more...]
If the IRS Says Your Independent Contractors Are Employees, Use the CSP
If you misclassified your independent contractors, the IRS will come after you. Here’s how to avoid serious problems. Watch out! If the IRS audits your business and decides that you misclassified your independent contractors as employees, you could be in the soup. And deep in the soup. You see, the IRS will assess years of backemployment taxes, plus penalties and … [Read more...]