How to Self-Direct my IRA or 401k
You may have heard that self-directed rules prohibit you from making the following investments:
The Perils of Investing with Friends, Family and Church Members
Every week our firm gets call from clients around the country who have lost money by investing with friends, family or neighbors they trusted—but who were not licensed to sell securities or did not properly document the relationship as a partnership.
1099 Requirements for Business Owners in 2025
Businesses need to file a form 1099-NEC for every person for whom they pay $600 or more over the course of the previous tax year. A 1099-NEC form is only necessary for people who are NOT employees, such as contractors.
Using a Gun Trust in Your Estate Plan
They’re typically formed to work in unison with your Will or Revocable Living Trust and not to replace your Estate Plan.
Estate Planning for Your Pets
The Trust creates a structure so that the money is bestowed to the Guardian of your pet in a proper manner with rules and guidelines
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 […]
Learn What Not to Do: The Ballad of Prince’s Estate
Procrastination is easy – especially when it comes to something where the benefits won’t be apparent until you are either incapacitated or have passed away. However, if you care about saving your loved ones thousands in legal fees, months of time, and a mountain of headaches and worries, then completing your estate plan is truly a caring act of charitable service that you should consider completing before it becomes everlastingly too late.
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.
Maintaining Your S-Corporation
I wish that it was as easy as just filing a form with the State and you have magical tax savings and bullet-proof asset protection, but that’s simply not the case. Here are 7 must do steps to protect your S-Corp.
