How to get a Cruise Cost Tax Write-off in 2021

by Mark J. Kohler | Aug 24, 2021 | Business Tips, Newsletters, taxes

I recently returned from a cruise. The first 7-day Royal Caribbean cruise since the disruption of 2020. I still had to wear masks here and there on the ship. At least the crowds were down and it was nice to be on a trip again.  I just wish it would have been a tax...

How to Implement a 2021 Strategic Plan for Success

by Mark J. Kohler | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Business, Financial Advice, Legal Tips, Newsletters, taxes, Uncategorized

Even experienced business owners or investors can benefit from using a Strategic Plan. It is truly an integral part of a successful business operation or investment strategy and critical for success. Yet… its use has even become more important. The effect of...

Why Starting a Small Business is the First Step in Building Wealth

by Mark J. Kohler | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog, Business, Business Tips, Financial Advice, mjk, Newsletters, taxes, Uncategorized

I realize this may sound cliché or even crazy, but the FIRST Step I have learned over my 18 years as an Attorney and CPA, is that if someone REALLY wants to build wealth and save taxes, they need to Start a Small Home Based Business. Please hear me out for those of...

Why Purchase a Rental Property Before the End of the Year?

by Mark J. Kohler | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Business Tips, Financial Advice, Newsletters, taxes, Uncategorized

This may seem bold to hear from your CPA.  I’m not a realtor selling your real estate, but as a tax lawyer, I am actually trying to help you save taxes and build wealth at the same time. I consistently repeat and encourage my clients and students everywhere I go...

Ways to Protect Your Business and Wealth: The Truth about Asset Protection- Part I

by Mark J. Kohler | Apr 25, 2016 | asset protection, Business, Business Entities, Business Tips, Newsletters

I truly believe that one of the most misunderstood concepts in the law, especially for small business owners, is that of “Asset Protection” Thousands of business owners get taken advantage of each year with high priced asset protection plans that don’t come close to...

How You Can Better Protect Your Privacy

by Mark J. Kohler | May 19, 2015 | Business, Business Entities, Business Tips, Financial Advice, Legal Tips, Newsletters

In my book “The Tax & Legal Playbook”, I target the leading tax and legal questions facing small-business owners today.  One of those current issues is the fastest growing crime in America of Identity Theft. In our effort to protect our identity and...