Filing an Extension for my Business Taxes

Many business owners don’t realize that they still may need to file a tax return even if the business didn’t make any money this past year. Filing is an Extension for your business doesn’t cost anything and it’s an easy way to avoid any penalties and give you additional time to file a more accurate […]
How a Small Business Saves Taxes and Builds True Wealth

I’m not proposing setting up any sort of business to simply lose money for tax write-offs, but to build a business that allows you to make more money, and save taxes by writing things off you wouldn’t otherwise be able to.
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.
The Power of the Health Savings Account (“HSA”)

The Health Savings Account is one of the most powerful pieces of a well designed health care strategy. It includes saving money, saving taxes, building a tax-free ‘bucket’ for health care and most importantly taking control of your own health care strategy.
529 vs ESA: The Best for College Savings

The little-known fact that can transform your Coverdell ESA into a powerhouse for college savings is that you can self-direct the investments. The Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) is the best tool to save and build wealth for college expenses tax-free. In fact, it offers greater benefits than the popular 529 plan. So why don’t […]
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.
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.
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.
Is Redeeming Airline Miles Taxable?

Before you start clearing your calendar, think about this – redeeming those points or claiming your rewards may be a taxable event. Maybe it’s time to redeem those credit card points or miles you’ve been saving up and jump on a plane headed someplace warm. How about Miami, or maybe Maui?