To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Marie Antoinette said, “Let them eat cake.” The IRS said, “Let them eat lunch.” That’s right. For decades, you’ve been able to provide employees with free meals as a tax-free fringe benefit. When it comes to meals, “Free” is a beautiful word. Free meals, that you provide, can offer you some nice tax … [Read more...]
Owe Taxes for Misclassified Workers? It’s Section 530 to the Rescue!
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… You know what’s bad? An IRS audit. You know what’s REALLY bad? When the IRS claims that many of your 1099 independent contractors are actually W-2 employees! You see, if that’s the claim they make, you may have to pay tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid payroll taxes! Why the huge extra tax … [Read more...]
A Huge Tax Break for “Qualified Improvement Property” (QIP)
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… Do you own or lease non-residential (think commercial) real property?Do you use the property for your business, or rent non-residential real property to others? If you do, the interior improvements you make to that property may be eligible for a tremendous tax break. A truly tremendous tax break! Get the full … [Read more...]
Three answers to ‘Paying for College’ questions
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… In a recent article, I explained how, by paying your college student to do a job for your business, you could save a lot of money. For example, let’s say you paid your youngster $23,255 for a one-time job; one that wasn’t subject to self-employment taxes. Using this strategy, you could deduct the $23,255 and … [Read more...]
How To Use a Reverse Mortgage as a Tax Planning Tool
To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… If you’re a senior, it’s possible you may need a sizable chunk of cash to meet expenses or maintain your lifestyle. That’s where a reverse mortgage can come in. A reverse mortgage is a kind of loan that lets homeowners, ages 62 and older, borrow part of their home equity as tax-free income. (In the full article, … [Read more...]