Sure, you can pay Uncle Sam more taxes than you have to. But why? Because you don’t know. You see, if you know how to take advantage of all that the law allows, you can save a bundle. Let me be specific. After you read this article, take my advice and act by December 31. When you do, you may find more money in your pocket. Are you getting married or divorced?Do you … [Read more...]
2021 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Deductions for Existing Vehicles
December 31 is approaching fast. Why are we calling attention to this date? Because it’s the last day you can take advantage of some valuable tax deductions you might have overlooked. That’s right. If you know the IRS rules (and we do!), your currently-owned business cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans, (and even your personal vehicles!), can be the source of significant … [Read more...]
2021 Last-Minute Section 199A Tax Reduction Strategies
If your taxable income is above $164,900 (or $329,800 on a joint return), then your type of business, wages paid, and property can reduce and/or eliminate your Section 199A tax deduction. The combinations can create confusion, but you can lessen the confusion by using the 2021 Section 199A calculator. Want to stay on the safe side? Read my new article titled 2021 … [Read more...]
2021 Last-Minute Year-End Retirement Deductions
Are you currently using a retirement plan that’s helping you and your employees reach important retirement goals? Well, you should have one. And soon. (Read the full article for full details.) Why the rush? Because if you act by December 31, you’ll be able to put a business retirement plan in place, or make the switch to an extremely useful Roth IRA (if your income is … [Read more...]
2021 Last-Minute Year-End Tax Strategies for Your Stock Portfolio
Here’s good news if you own a stock portfolio. (And if you’re a reader of the Tax Reduction Letter, I’ll bet you do.) If you know how to play the game, you can turn your stock portfolio into a year-end tax-reducing machine. The basics are really pretty straightforward. Avoid the high taxes (up to 40.8%) on short-term capital gains and ordinary income.Lower the taxes to … [Read more...]