The alternative minimum tax or AMT as it is called, is raising an ugly head that should scare many middle income Americans to death. In 2011 you didn’t have to worry about the AMT until you had an AGI of about $75,000 (married couple filing jointly). In 2012 the AMT will get you as soon as you hit $45,000.
Read more →When making an LLC vs corporation decision, often it is best to choose an LLC. Why is the LLC the best choice? An LLC offers ease of management, the ability to pick the best tax structure for your needs and charging order protection.
Read more →Tax Loopholes are not such a bad thing. If you aren’t smart enough to take advantage of the tax loopholes you deserve to be poor. There is nothing immoral or wrong with taking advantage of all the tax laws available to you.
Read more →Parents cannot afford to continue to support their children forever. Congress is considering helping pay the student loans of all these non-working kids, but the real issue is to get these graduates working.
Read more →Registered LLC Agent Registered LLC Agent s are required by state law. They are an important part of your business. Who should be your registered LLC agent? The person you choose to be your registered LLC agent is responsible for all the legal and tax documents that […]
Read more →Uncertainty is the name of the game in politics. It’s killing business. There is one thing that is certain however. If something doesn’t change quick, the largest tax increase in history will hit us on January 1, 2013. Yes, ObamaCare is huge, but when you couple it with the expiring tax laws, you will be brought to your knees.
Read more →LLC or Inc. Which is better? Clients often call me to find out whether it is better to form an LLC or Inc. They want me to tell them whether to form a Limited Liability Company or Corporation? They want to be certain that they will get […]
Read more →In the last year the IRS has been targeting S Corp owners who take low salaries so they can receive the bulk of their income in corporate dividends, which are not subject to payroll taxes. These cases are being found and prosecuted.
Read more →When starting a business, everyone wants to structure it to protect, their house, summer cabin, bank accounts and retirement nest egg. But if they thought about it they would realize that their business is their most valuable asset. It is basically the source of all their assets.
Read more →Federal Regulations and Small Businesses The United States Congress and Senate don’t seem very concerned about the health of small businesses or how federal regulations in the U.S. affect those businesses. They should recognize that it is small business that builds our economy. According to the U.S. […]
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