How to write-off the cost of a Cruise?
Many taxpayers may think a Cruise ship is a great place to have their next “annual company meeting” or attend a conference. They may also think they can take a tax write-off for some education. Don’t get your hopes up. Have you noticed there aren’t many conventions and courses offered on Cruise ships anymore? In […]
Does the Household Employee Tax Apply to Me and What to Do
You may have thought the only time you may need to worry about the so-called “Nanny Tax” ( also known as the household employee tax) is if you decide to run for public office and facing a pesky reporter at a political rally. However, it’s a concern everyone needs to take seriously. If you have […]
Paying your Grandchildren in the Business
If completed properly, the end result is that you will accomplish 5 amazing financial benefits when your grandchildren legitimately work with their parents helping you in your business!
How to Pay Your Kids in Your Business
This has to be one of the most under utilized tax strategies by small business owners with families today. Many don’t realize that paying their children under age 18 is an excellent strategy to minimize their tax liability, not to mention it creates a host of other ancillary benefits.
Writing Off Dining and Food Expenses in 2021 and 2022
Things have changed in 2018 when it comes to writing off meals and food expenses in your small business. Entrepreneurs, have to reevaluate their budget for the food and dining.
How to Protect My Residence from a Lawsuit
For most of us, our home is one of our most valuable assets. It truly is our “castle”, but it can also be one of our most vulnerable assets. Here are 8 strategies that should considered in a well designed Asset Protection Plan.
The Difference Between Sub-Contractors and Employees
There are facts and circumstances most commonly used to determine the difference between an employee and sub-contractor. It’s a 3 part subjective analysis and some facts may indicate that a ‘worker’ is an employee, while other factors indicate that the worker is actually a sub-contractor.
Subcontractor vs Employee – 7 Warnings
The IRS consistently warns taxpayers to not get caught paying ‘employees’ as ‘sub-contractors’. But believe it or not, the IRS, may be the least of your worries. There are 7 deadly results that could occur by trying to call an ‘employee’ a sub-contractor when it’s truly not the case.
Rules for Foreigners Investing in Rental Property in the U.S.
The U.S. tax rules that apply to ownership and dispositions of U.S. real estate by foreign persons are different in some important respects from the rules that apply to U.S. persons. Also, property managers are under special rules when managing property for foreign owners, and sellers to foreign investors can be classified as withholding agents (which have important obligations and liabilities associated with the classification).
