by Mark J. Kohler | Jul 9, 2018 | Estate Planning, Financial Advice, Legal Tips
It’s hard enough to deal with the emotional grief when a loved one passes, however the “paperwork” and “red tape” can make a tough situation even worse. But frankly, it doesn’t stop there either does it? If you’re your lucky, your loved one left a detailed Will or...
by Mark J. Kohler | Jul 3, 2018 | Business, Health Care, Tax planning
As small business owners, we have more options than any other group of Americans to save on health care costs. We ALSO have to keep up with the changes. Every year, another aspect of ‘ObamaCare’ changes or ‘TrumpCare’ changes the rules and...
by Mark J. Kohler | Jun 25, 2018 | Business, Business Tips, Tax planning, taxes
On Thursday, June 21st, 2018 the rules changed for online sellers and the collection of sales tax. As if we weren’t already still reeling from the largest tax law change in over 30 years, aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…the Supreme Court joined the party. By...
by Mark J. Kohler | Jun 19, 2018 | Business, Business Entities, Business Tips, Financial Advice, Legal Tips
If you are looking to raise capital, finding an “Accredited Investor”, or even being able to explain the rules to a possible investor, can seem as impossible as catching a glimpse of a Snow Leopard. Yes, it can be difficult to find investors for your project, and it...
by Mark J. Kohler | Jun 4, 2018 | Business, Business Entities, Charity, Tax planning
I think most people dream of doing more charitable work and giving to others. It’s an amazing feeling to lift and bless another. For some, just donating some time and giving what they can financially is all they can do, and there is certainly nothing wrong with...
by Mark J. Kohler | Jun 4, 2018 | Blog, Business, Business Tips, Financial Advice, mjk
Natural disasters are all around us. It is absolutely astonishing how the weather patterns are changing and the impact they are having with unexpected impact all around us. Every day we turn on the news its earthquakes, fires, floods, tornadoes, and now even a...
by Mark J. Kohler | May 30, 2018 | Legal Tips, Uncategorized
A self-directed IRA (traditional or Roth), is a retirement account YOU control. That’s right, you get to decide what you invest in…NOT just stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, or whatever your brokerage account is selling that month. Now your broker may tell you...
by Mark J. Kohler | May 15, 2018 | Business, Business Tips, taxes
Let’s get real, we don’t buy an RV for a tax write-off. They are a utility vehicle in some rare circumstances, but they are certainly by far a lifestyle choice and just what they are called: a “recreational” vehicle. But that doesn’t...
by Mark J. Kohler | May 9, 2018 | Blog, Legal Tips, mjk, Tax planning, taxes
Being audited is one of the most stressful and dreaded experiences a taxpayer can go through. It’s a wonderful blessing to live in America, and paying taxes comes with that privilege, but enforcement is a reality. Sometimes our actions will increase our chances...
by Mark J. Kohler | May 8, 2018 | asset protection, Business, Business Entities, Business Tips, Legal Tips, taxes
We all hope that having employees will help us better succeed in our business. Whether it’s in production, sales or admin, if done right, the proper team of employees can make all the difference in the world. However, many small business owners are often wary of the...
