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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
This episode of Tax Tuesday with Toby and Eliot is brimming with strategies to supercharge your financial savvy. From unlocking the mysteries of deductions and depreciation to turning real estate activities into a tax-saving powerhouse, we dissect the fine print of the tax code and transform it into actionable advice. The episode covers various topics including handling missed 1099 deadlines, gifting to clients and its tax implications, maximizing deductions, the benefits of cost segregation studies, combining short and long-term rentals for tax advantages, and the intricacies of aircraft depreciation for a flight instructing business. Remember, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to dealing with Uncle Sam. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.
Highlights/Topics:
- Do I have to get a 1099 to every sub who worked on a single family home we are rehabbing? Do I have to send a 1099 to them? And if we do have to get 1099s to parties, I'm assuming we have to get a W-9 from them first? - the duty to send a 1099 is when you pay $600 or more to a contractor.
- Hi, I am new to setting up a business for real estate investing. My taxes will be startup and training fees. At what percent can I expect there to be write-offs to the business? – If it's a business expense, you'll be able to deduct 100% of that expense.
- I hadn't claimed depreciation in earlier years, thinking that I wouldn't have to have my basis reduced in the future sale. Is there a way to claim those earlier years that it hadn't been taken, or did my 27 years just begin when I started taking it? - form 3115 can catch all that depreciation back up.
- Is it too late to do a tax seg on a previously purchased rental property for tax year 2023? And what would be the advantages of doing it for 2023 versus 2024? - It can be done all the way up to the time your return is due the next year with extension.
- How can I use real estate profits to pay for kids’ college without paying taxes? - If it's in an entity, an LLC, just pay them directly from that business.
- Are gifts to clients, vendors, employees, and members tax deductible,” “If yes, what is the threshold that we can spend on gifts? - it's such a horrible rule. People really don't believe me when I say it's a $25 limit, and yet that's what it is.
- My tax preparer died a few years ago." "I have not been able to find someone to help me with my taxes. Can I file 2023 before I file 2021 and 2022? Or do I have to file their tax returns in order? - There's no rule out there that you have to do this return or that return.
- Can you aggregate short-term rentals and long-term rentals together in your portfolio to meet material participation requirements for REPS? - as they are, no, they're two different things. A short-term rental is a different type of business. It's actually not a rental activity, it's just a trade or business.
- Our LLC installed a $84,000 solar system on a rental property in 2023. Can we take the 30% energy tax credit and deduct the entire 59,976 basis? 84,000 minus 50% of the 30% in 2023 using bonus depreciation. - Quick answer, yes. I did check, $25,200 is correct at 30%
- Started a small flight instructing business in 2023 and purchased a plane in 1223 Finance. What depreciation options are there, and what would be the best approach if the income stream will not begin until 6/24? - It'd be a 2023 asset, and you can do the bonus depreciation we've talked about.
Resources:
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https://www.youtube.com/@ClintCoons
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Welcome back to another engaging session of Tax Tuesday from Anderson Business Advisors, where your pressing tax queries meet expert insights! In this episode, host Toby Mathis, Esq., welcomes regular guest Eliot Thomas, Esq., Manager of Tax Advisors at Anderson Business Advisors. This week, we explore the benefits of strategic corporate partnerships in investments, the allure of residential assisted living businesses, and the unique tax considerations for collectibles like wine. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.
Highlights/Topics:
- If I purchase a vehicle in 2023, primarily for my business, is there a percentage I have to use for business versus per personal to deduct the amount I paid for I paid cash. and how will that affect other depreciation and such for my business? I guess I'm asking what is the best way to deduct this? -the better solution for our clients is often using just a standard mileage reimbursement and that or deduction in the case of a sole proprietorship.
- With bonus depreciation being reduced to 40% next year and 20% the year after that, then ending in 2027, what are the alternatives for investors who have been using bonus depreciation through real estate purchases to reduce taxable income? - the first step before you get there is you're doing cost segregation.
- I have an LLC C Corp with an accountable plan including medical reimbursements good. I have a high deductible insurance plan and an HSA better. Would it make sense to use the medical reimbursement from the C Corp for uncovered medical expenses instead of paying With the HSA, letting the HSA continue to grow? - So the simple, direct answer is yes and yes, you can do that. You can have the medical reimbursement and an HSA.
- I have owned a residence for 10 years. I lived in it for the first year and then rented it out. We have recently moved back into it and want to live there for at least two years so as not to pay tax when we sell it. I will potentially profit about 350,000 and am married. Is this a wise action of 76 years old? I plan on moving into our other rental at that time and perhaps selling it after two years there. - Remember you did rent it out for nine years. You had depreciation and if you didn't take depreciation you will be treated by the tax code as if you did.
- I am a real estate professional and bought many real estate homes the rental homes from 2018 to 2022. My account and encouraged me not to use my real estate professional status to depreciate faster. Now I regret it. Should I just do amended returns? I paid a lot of taxes that I could have avoided in those years. - There's a form 3115 and that has to be done on a timely file original return. So we can't amend and go back and do that. But what we can do is go back and look at the related cost segregations
- I have a partnership set up with my stock trading management company. Does it still make sense to distribute income to my trading management company, structured as a C-corp, for taxes if most of my trading gains this year will actually be long-term capital gains and therefore would actually be taxed at a lower rate than the corporate rate? - we don't know specifically with your situation, but more than likely there's still benefit to doing so.
- How do you determine the best structure for a residential assisted living business that will be located in Florida and Georgia, buying the home and running it to the business? –if we had the business and it owned the home, you always run the risk of having someone like me being in that business and I sue you and I take the whole thing. I take the house and the business. So we separate.
- What are the tax implications of investing in wine? This is for clint. Yeah, that's going to say it doesn't count if you drink at all. Right, all right. For example, like using a platform like vino vest, I made 20-something percent last year in my whiskey, yes, and I don't even drink much. Is One able to write off losses from the sale of wine or offset these losses against taxes owed? Any sort of tax loss harvesting way interesting. - this is a 28% bracket and it's called collectibles. This is gonna be your art, your fine alcohols and things like that, and so there actually is a unique category of capital gains for this…
- Is there a difference between filing taxes with an October deadline Versus an April deadline? If yes, what are the advantages or disadvantages of each? -we are always gonna recommend that you extend, and that would extend your April deadline out to October. Gives you more time to clearly see what's going on and it gives you more time to get all things properly put into place.
Resources:
Tax and Asset Protection Events
https://andersonadvisors.com/real-estate-asset-protection-workshop-training/?utm_source=aba&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=how-to-structure-a-residential-assisted-living-business
https://andersonadvisors.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis
https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq
https://www.youtube.com/@ClintCoons
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Join Toby Mathis, Esq., as he speaks with international tax expert Jimmy Sexton, LLM., the Founder & CEO of Esquire Group, about unraveling the enigma of offshore banking and its impact on US taxpayers. Despite popular belief, Jimmy reveals that the era of offshore banking providing substantial tax benefits is over, with the true perks lying elsewhere such as asset protection and market access. We navigate through the murky waters of tax evasion myths and scrutinize how various income structures, including disregarded and taxable entities, bear on one's tax obligations. Moreover, Jimmy illuminates the effects of the GILTI and Subpart F tax regimes on foreign company profits, stressing the importance of understanding the intricate US tax code to avoid hefty penalties and ensure compliance.
Highlights/Topics:
- Offshore banking myths vs. reality for US taxpayers
- Tax advantages from asset protection, not tax savings
- Misconceptions about offshore tax evasion
- Implications of GILTI and Subpart F tax regimes
- Complexities of international business operations
- Benefits of Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII)
- Major corporations adapting to tax law changes- Google and Amazon
- Tax reforms encourage repatriation and competitiveness
- Severe penalties for non-compliance with FBAR regulations
- Compliance demands of offshore structures versus domestic
- Corporate Transparency Act and international standards
Resources:
http://www.esquiregroup.com/
info@esquiregroup.com
Call the Esquire Team: UAE: +971 4 517 8458 | US: +1 480 525 4829
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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Ever wonder how cryptocurrencies and real estate investments play together in the sandbox of taxation? Or how to pay your family members through your business in a way that could benefit everyone's wallet? We've got answers to these questions and more. Welcome to another episode of Tax Tuesday, where tax experts Toby Mathis, Esq., and returning guest Jeff Webb, CPA, and CFO of Anderson Business Advisors share their expert advice. This episode delves into the nuances of crypto transactions and the impact on your tax bill, along with a deep dive into payroll complexities that could save you a headache—or better yet, a hefty fine. Plus, we discuss why paying children through your business isn't just a clever maneuver; it's a strategic move that could pave the way to a tax-free goldmine.
Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors, and check out our new “knowledge room” available to Platinum members, from 9a-2p daily.
Highlights/Topics:
- I owned a condo for the last 28 years and depreciated it down to zero. In January this year I sold the condo to the renter and installment sale. For the next 10 years, I'll receive monthly payments, with a balloon payment at the end of 10 years. My question is as follows Do I have to recapture the depreciation and pay tax on it? Am I too late to do a 1031 exchange at this time? - If you’ve already sold it, it’s too late. 1031s do not work well with installment plans.
- What would be the best way to sell a small business and limit as much as possible the tax implications? - a stock sale is best, but almost no one will go for that….
- When are crypto earnings taxed?- When you sell it, you pay capital gains tax on the difference between your buy and sell.
- What activities classify for the 750 hours? Does training, traveling, searching for properties? - It's going to be real estate activities in your real estate business. Training, traveling, and searching for properties is “investor” activity
- I self-manage a single short-term rental that I own. I want to pay my kid, who is 16 years old, for doing legit work for the Airbnb at a reasonable rate. Do I just write them a check every month based on the hours they log, or do I have to hire a payroll company to issue them a check? I do not have any other employees. If I don't hire a payroll company, how do I issue them a W2 form? - you really should hire a payroll company, if you 1099 them, they will have to pay tax.
- I'm planning to start lending money to real estate investors. Other private money lenders I know do their lending businesses through an S-Corp. I currently don't have an LLC or an S-Corp for lending. I have a Wyoming Hold LLC that I opened to use for real estate investing. Which would you advise is best for private money lender an LLC, an S-Corp, any other, and why? - Do not do it through your Wyoming LLC. I like the S corporation rather than the LLC…
- I have a 50-50 partnership with a friend and we own two short-term rentals together. Each of us is maturely participating in one short-term rental each. Is there a way to take full cost-seg advantage against our respective W-2s or can we only take 50% of one property against your W-2 and the other person? It will go to the passive bucket and vice versa for the other property. - Couldn't we both get that deduction? Yeah, you probably could if we go back to the aspect that it's a trade or business
- I am a W-2 earner. Can I save taxes if I buy a long-term rental? - Probably not. Probably not at this time. Unless you’re a real estate agent.
- I'm getting a lot of pushback against cost segregation from my accountants. They say that it could trigger personal property issues in Maryland and that the cost of the study is prohibitive. - So what? The personal property taxes and most states is based on The Advalorium they call it. It's based on the current value. They usually have depreciation schedules of their own and it's not that much property tax.
Resources:
https://infinityinvesting.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis
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https://www.youtube.com/@ClintCoons
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq, of Anderson Business Advisors welcomes Jen and Stacy Conkey, the founders of Remote Multifamily Investing Academy.
As the visionaries behind the Remote Multifamily Investing Academy™, Jen and Stacy have disrupted the status quo. They've developed the #1 Multifamily Academy for scaling in multifamily real estate, emphasizing the underestimated power of joint ventures before diving into larger syndications. With Jen & Stacy, you're not just getting advice; you're getting a transformative experience. They're not just knowledgeable; they're relatable, enthusiastic, and ready to make a real impact.
Highlights/Topics:
- Three important roles to make a team
- Finding the role that appeals to you, joining a team
- The state of multi-family right now
- Interest rates and the economy
- What to look for when underwriting
- Cash flow and property values
- Seller financing
- Overcoming mental blockages- the arrow-breaking experience
- Favorite success stories
- Build your wealth in multifamily first!
Resources:
Remote MultiFamily Investing Academy
https://rmfiacademy.com/training-library/
https://rmfiacademy.com/training-library/
https://www.remfia.com/before-you-book-a-call
https://bit.ly/jenandstacy
Learn Next Level Passive Income Strategies Through Real Estate Investing
https://infinityinvesting.com/infinity-investing-workshops/
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https://www.youtube.com/c/tobymathisesq
https://andersonadvisors.com/
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Welcome to our last Tax Tuesday for 2023, where tax experts Eliot Thomas, Esq., Manager of Tax Advisors at Anderson, and returning guest Jeff Webb, CPA, CFO of Anderson Business Advisors share their expert advice on topics like crypto taxes, reimbursement for moving expenses if you’re in the military, and investing in real estate with your IRA. You’ll hear how to protect yourself when flipping houses, by creating the right kind of entity to hold those properties. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.
Highlights/Topics:
- "How can training costs including travel be tax deductible? If we got some costs regarding starting up our corporation, maybe some education or something like that, can we deduct it? If so, how?" - training costs can be deductible in certain cases.
- "We've been engaged two years. I want to get married in July of 2024. I make $85,000 a year, and he makes $120,000 with W-2 jobs. I'm wanting to become a real estate professional next year and make income from my for-rentals. Am I able to keep more of his income if we file jointly after we're married? What type of strategy would help him keep more of his money?" - There’s a lot that can be done here - retirement plans, S-corp, hiring your spouse, etc.
- "Once the purchase of a property is finalized, should cost seg study process be started immediately after? And can you double dip the cost segregation process, meaning before and after upgrades/repairs?" - If I am not a real estate professional. If I do a cost seg, I might just be creating a giant passive loss that I can't use…
- "Does depreciation taken from a syndication have to be paid back when the property is sold?" - You will receive a K-1 from the partnership that is a syndication, and it will show your gain on the property. Yes, you’re going to have to recapture.
- "Are there advantages of investing in trading securities, stocks, bonds, commodities, futures, et cetera, in an entity account rather than in an individual account? Any kind of benefits, maybe setting up certain structures for that?" – There is, and it primarily comes from income shifting.
- "How do we do real estate investing if we have an IRA fund?" - You can invest, but you cannot be involved in any way in the running of that property
- "When are crypto earnings taxed?" - It depends on where the income is coming from.
- "As a member of the armed forces, are my travel expenses from overseas location back to my property location stateside tax deductible? If we're doing some traveling there, we're in the armed forces, what can we do as far as any deductions if possible?" - If you have overseas travel on a change station, make sure you're seeing an accountant to do your taxes that knows what the heck he's talking about and what you're doing.
- "Is it better to have a separate entity for flipping, such as an LLC or corporation, or should I report it as an individual?" - do not flip in your own name. There’s plenty that can go wrong…
- "I am a new real estate agent. Does the time I spend searching for a property in my local market, including travel time, and my family count towards the 750 hours needed to qualify for rep status, even if we end up not buying the property this year?" - first of all, we can't use travel time usually as far as rep status.
- "Is it possible, feasible, or legal to incorporate yourself and transfer all your assets to the new company while also deducting expenses used to support the new business, in other words, yourself?" - No, you can't make your personal expenses into business expenses. The real answer is just a flat-out no.
Resources:
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https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis
https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq
https://www.youtube.com/@ClintCoons
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
In this episode, Toby Mathis, Esq, of Anderson Business Advisors welcomes Karim Hanafy, Esq., head of Anderson Business Advisors’ Non-Profit Division. Karim and Toby will go over ten benefits of either donating to, or setting up your own 501(c)(3). From donor-advised funds to public vs. private foundations, Toby and Karim explain all the pros and cons.
Karim is a nonprofit attorney with over 20 years of experience forming nonprofit organizations, obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, advising with ongoing compliance, and assisting with annual tax reporting. Karim previously worked in the Tax Exempt Division at the IRS, and he uses his IRS experience to advise nonprofit organizations on the application process and ongoing compliance.
Highlights/Topics:
- End-of-year tax reductions by donating to charities
- Setting up your own 501(c)(3) can be your legacy
- Giving through a donor-advised fund with Vanguard, Schwab, Fidelity, etc.
- Tax benefits of donating to a public charity
- Cash, appreciated assets, public and private foundations
- Tax deductible items, time, travel, and expenses paid on behalf of a non-profit
- GoFundMe donations and tax deductibility
- Managing and controlling the spending of your own 501(c)(3)
- Timing of tax benefits for contributions
- Public charity vs. private foundation
- Contact Anderson Business Advisors or come to our Non-Profit Workshops
Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-hanafy-3561b71b0/
Start Your Non-Profit in 45 Minutes with Anderson Business Advisors
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https://www.youtube.com/c/tobymathisesq
https://andersonadvisors.com/
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In today’s episode, Toby Mathis, Esq. welcomes Tyler Sasse (“Sassy”), owner, founder, and lead instructor of Western Welding Academy in Gillette, Wyoming. Voted "#1 Welding School in the World", Western Welding Academy is the only pipe welding school in the country solely owned and operated by real pipeline/pipe welders. Toby and Tyler discuss teaching work ethic and integrity, how welders can make huge annual salaries after the academy’s 6-month program, the deficit of skilled workers and needs within the construction and other industries, and how to apply to attend this valuable trade school program.
Tyler Sasse’s well-earned nationwide reputation is one of quality and knowledge. He holds American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and many other welding certifications. His ability to lead and manage people allowed him to be involved in some of the country’s largest construction projects.
Highlights/Topics:
- Tyler’s path to building his school
- How much money can you make welding?
- Teaching work ethic and integrity
- The tuition cost of welding school that includes 7 certifications
- Employer programs that will pay back your tuition
- Income share agreements- you only pay when you’re working
- Student numbers and industry stats
- The ‘blue-collar tour’ speaking with high school students
- How to apply and what to expect
- Learning welding vs. working at entry-level jobs
- Ratio of women to men at the school
Resources:
https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNdRVnrxkYIeV5HAmPvzww
https://www.miashare.com/
https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/events/blue-collar-tour-2024?utm_source=Website_direct&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=Website_direct_homepage_who_we_are_button__who-we-are_financial_aid_button__financial-aid-options_2024_blue_collar_tourlearn_more_button
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Tax Tuesday, where tax experts Toby Mathis, Esq., and returning guest Jeff Webb, CPA, CFO of Anderson Business Advisors share their expert advice on writing off business expenses, end-of-the-year options for saving on tax deductions, inquiries about organizational vs. startup expenses, and how to borrow from your life insurance policy to invest in real estate. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.
Highlights/Topics:
- All my LLCs are disregarded…. I’m in the process of setting up…What are some of the write-offs for 2023? - You normally can’t write off until the business has begun operating, but the cost of setting up, you can grab that, but you have to have income to benefit from those write offs.
- Can I 1031 a long-term rental single-family residential.. into short-term AirBnB rental.. Then do a cost seg? - Yes, but there’s a timing issue…the long-term rental cannot extend into the next/same year.
- How do I write off biz expenses before the bix makes money? - There are ‘organizational’ and ‘startup’ expenses that you can write off, of $5K each….but it also ‘depends’
- If we are flipping a home within 6 months, can we write off depreciation, closing costs etc.? - The home is considered ‘inventory’..if you bought it with intent to sell, no matter how long you own it, it is ‘dealer property’
- My husband owns and operates an electrical business… if a client doesn’t pay, is it considered a loss? Is it tax deductible? - You don’t recognize income until it is paid to you. You can only write off expenses.
- Please discuss pros and cons of borrowing from my life insurance to purchase real estate? Is any of the interest tax deductible? – The interest on the property is deductible. Different policies have different ways of accounting for the loan. I don’t see a lot of ‘cons’.
- How do I offset passive losses other than increasing rents and paying off debt?.. What can I do before the end of the year so I can use this year’s taxes? At this time of year, there’s very little you can do, you only get the portion from now until the end of the year.
- I am a licensed contractor working part-time as a salaried employee… am I a real estate professional for tax purposes? - Yes… if you’re the owner, and you have 750+ hours working in the real estate business… more than 50% of your time.
- Can I create a 401k for my real estate biz? Will this affect my employer’s 401k- Yes, but you can only contribute the total amount allowed by the individual by the IRS. You have to have an ‘active’ business, not passive income.
- Is there an age limit for hiring our kids? We have 6 and 13-year-olds. - Yes, but you have to have them working on actual tasks to be paid. Sweeping, modeling, acting, etc. What is the market value of those tasks? Labor laws don’t apply - you can put YOUR OWN kids to work, and pay them, at any age.
Resources:
https://infinityinvesting.com/
taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.com
Tax and Asset Protection Events
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https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis
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https://www.youtube.com/@ClintCoons
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this episode, host Toby Mathis, Esq., welcomes regular guest Eliot Thomas, Esq., Manager of Tax Advisors at Anderson Business Advisors, to discuss several questions about taxation and S-Corps. Other topics include paying your children to work on your real estate properties, paying medical deductibles with your HSA, and of course minimizing capital gains taxes on stocks you’ve purchased. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.
Highlights/Topics:
- Is there any differences between bonus depreciation and 179 depreciation and, if yes, what are the differences? - They are completely different, though easily confused, and you can use them together.
- if I set up my LLC for real estate investing but I have not bought anything yet, can I ride off the courses I have enrolled in to educate myself and equipment? - if it is true investing, then probably you wouldn't be able to deduct. There isn't any place in the tax returns to deduct something like that.
- Can I run a payroll payroll for my son, who was 18 years old, to manage my real estate properties? What is the maximum amount that I can pay him to support me in my business? - There isn't necessarily any limit. It's just that, whatever you have to be reasonable for the services that the child is providing.
- Can you pay the high deductible health insurance premiums from the HSA? - you can pay ANY deductible out of an HSA.
- I'm a Big Dog and I have lots of questions about forming my LLC for a fix and split business and how to effectively write off expenses for 2023. I haven't set up my LLC yet and I'm in the middle of rehabbing a house that we won't be able to put on the market until next year. Is it too late to set up the LLC and get those write offs for this year? Does it matter if I'm not making any money yet? Should my LLC be filed as an escort? But I would have to be earning income and paying myself something, right? Can you explain how it all works? - So lawsuits are all over a place when you're rehabbing. So get that set up. All your costs that you're incurring are inventory, which means we don't get it deduct anything until a year you sell it.
- What are the benefits of taxing my beauty salon as an S-corp? -you can write off like the percentage of the use of the home under many different theories. You could be using net square footage, you could be using the room methodology, you could be using gross square, or whatever is your best interest.
- Can you roll over money from a current 401k account into a solo 401k account to invest in real estate? Can you please explain the taxes I would be responsible for paying on any gains made on a real estate investment using money in a solo 401k? - typically you can’t move it if you’re still employed. There aren’t any taxes.
- what is the tax way to invest in the stock market and protect capital gains to minimize them? - we like to set up a partnership, put the trading into the partnership, and that partnership will be composed of a portion that goes to the individual, maybe 80, 90%, the rest to a C corporation.
- I own rental properties and manage them myself Currently. I don't need the income right now. That's a great situation to be in. What are some strategies to get that income into a retiring account such as a solo 401k, since it's not earned income? - if it's a rental, you're going to want to hit in your 1040, which means it's probably a partnership.
- I am looking for tax treatment benefit of a DST Stands for Delaware statutory trust, not a deferred sales trust, delaware statutory trust. It would be done through a 1031 exchange, so I understand that part, but it sounds like not only would I get a new depreciation schedule, but I get more. Granted, I should get more just due to the new asset purchase price. Right, what are the flags for a DST investment? - What are red flags? I think the things we always talked about is - it's just not very liquid when you have that Delaware statutory trust.