Avoid This Family Member S Corporation Health Insurance Mistake
I’m reaching out to remind you of two important issues related to health insurance deductions for S corporations. First, if you own more than 2 percent of an S corporation and provide health insurance coverage, there are three steps you need to follow to claim a deduction: Step 1. The cost of the insurance must […]
Plan Your Passive Activity Losses for Tax-Deduction Relevance
In 1986, lawmakers drove a stake through the heart of your rental property tax deductions. That stake, called the passive-loss rules, causes myriad complications that now, 37 years later, are still commonly misunderstood. The Trap In 1986, lawmakers made you shovel your taxable activities into three basic tax buckets. Looking at the buckets from a […]
How to Increase Your Tax Deductions Using the Business-Mileage Rule
We absolutely, positively don’t like commuting mileage. You should dislike it, too. It’s personal. It’s not deductible. But with knowledge, it’s avoidable. Let’s eliminate commuting and make those trips from your home to your office deductible. The law gives you two ways to eliminate commuting from your home to your outside-the-home office: Make a temporary […]
How Creating a Strong Tax Planning Strategy Can Save You Thousands
Tax planning is more than hiring a professional to sort your financial affairs at the end of the tax year. If done correctly, tax planning can save you thousands of dollars, countless hours, and a significant amount of stress. A proper tax planning strategy will vary from company to company, especially depending on your financial […]
Here’s Why Tax Planning Is Worth The Investment
Many Americans dread tax season, and who can blame them? Navigating ever-changing tax laws is time-consuming and stressful, and coming out of the process with an unexpected balance due is frustrating. Tax planning is the most cost-effective way to eliminate the stressors of tax season and save money on taxes long term, but many individuals […]