The New Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
The new law first imposes a lower dollar limit on mortgages qualifying for the home mortgage interest deduction. Beginning in 2018, taxpayers may only deduct interest on $750,000 of new qualified residence loans ($375,000 for a married taxpayer filing separately), and the limits apply to the combined amount of all mortgage loans. Moreover, the extra $100,000 of home equity interest is gone entirely.
The Domestic Asset Protection Trust in 2020
The Domestic Asset Protection Trust is the most cutting edge and most affordable asset protection tool in America today. However, they aren’t statutorily recognized in each state, and because of this one has to be careful when and how to use this specialized trust....
How to Hide Your Home Address from the Public
It’s scary for many of us to think where our address is posted publicly and how easy it would be for someone to find it.
How to Build and Use a 2020 Strategic Plan
Even experienced business owners can benefit from using a Strategic Plan as an integral part of their business. It is so difficult to manage all of the loose ends and chaos that can occur when running a small business. A Strategic Plan sets forth a timeline of specific tasks that need to be completed in order to make your Business Plan a reality.
1099 Rules for Business Owners in January 2020
The general rule is that business owners must issue a Form 1099-MISC to each person they have paid at least $600, but from there it gets tricky. Entrepreneurs need to know the rules for 1099s and here is what you need to know!!
2019 Year-End Health Care Strategies for Small Business Owners
Here are important year-end healthcare savings and tax strategies to implement for every small business owner to consider. They could help you save thousands of dollars when you build your health-care plan of attack.
5 Steps to Get Out of Debt and STAY Out of Debt
Go into debt. That’s right…but “Good debt”. I want you to use good debt to buy rental real estate, start or expand your business, and build additional cash flow. You may even enter into debt for a modest home if you are renting. Many consider a modest auto loan or home loan profitable debt, IF it helps you make money by driving to a job and NOT paying rent to someone else.
A Lesson We Can All Learn from Farmers: How Do We Prepare for the Coming Storms?
This lesson is for you and me!! Farming is just the example that drives the point home. Take a little bit of profit out of your business each year, and tuck it away in a self-directed solo 401k (or group) and protect from yourself.
Using a 10 Year Plan in your Business
Anyone that has owned their own business knows that success can often turn on one simple principle: self-discipline. When you own your own business, there is usually no one leaning over your shoulder making sure you are putting in the hours you need and focusing your energy on the right tasks. A strategic plan can give you a regular road map to keep you focused and help you set goals, and then follow a strategy for achieving them.