How an S Corporation Can Unlock the Section 199A Deduction
If you operate as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, earn a good income, and have no payroll and little depreciable property, you may be losing most of the Section 199A 20 percent deduction. Switching to an S corporation can fix that. Here is the problem: Once your 2026 taxable income exceeds $276,750 (single) or […]
A Strategic Guide to Motor Home Tax Deductions
Here’s an important tax planning opportunity—and caution—regarding the deduction of a motor home used for business purposes. The Jackson case highlights that many taxpayers lose this deduction not because it is improperly structured/documented. When this situation is handled correctly, a motor home can qualify as a business transportation vehicle, a lodging facility, or both, allowing for substantial […]
Exploring Tax Rules When Converting Your Business Vehicle to Personal Use
If you are a sole proprietor and considering converting a business vehicle to personal use, it’s important to understand the tax consequences before making the switch. While the conversion itself may appear simple, the tax impact can arise either immediately or later—and sometimes in unexpected ways. If you used the IRS standard mileage rate for […]
Navigating Section 267 in Family Transactions and Tax Planning
Family relationships and overlapping ownership can quietly sabotage well-intentioned tax planning. Internal Revenue Code Section 267 often causes the damage. This rule does not announce itself with penalties or warnings. Instead, it erases deductions, disallows losses, and delays expenses after the transaction feels complete. Section 267 targets transactions between related parties. The law focuses on […]
New 2024 Businesses and Rentals Initiate FinCEN Filings
After years of delays, the first stage of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect on January 1, 2024. It imposes a new federal filing requirement for most corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) formed in 2024 and later. The CTA’s purpose is to prevent the use of anonymous shell companies for money laundering, […]
Info on the Individual Coverage HRA for Small Businesses
If you are thinking about offering your employees the new individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA for small businesses), take a moment to read the insights below. Class size rule. You face the class size rule only if you offer a traditional group health plan to one class of employees and an ICHRA to another. […]
You May be Able to Claim 2020 COVID Sick and Family Leave Credits
There are potential COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits you may have overlooked on your 2020 tax return. You might be eligible for up to $15,110 in tax credits, and the good news is it’s not too late to claim them. If you’re self-employed or running a corporation, there’s a chance you failed to […]
The Latest IRS Update on Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles
The IRS has issued new information about tax credits for electric vehicles. Now there are four ways you can possibly benefit from a federal tax credit for an electric vehicle that start being serviced in 2023 or later: Purchase an electronic vehicle, then claim the clean vehicle credit. Lease an electronic vehicle, then benefit from […]
SECURE 2.0 Act Creates New Tax Strategies for RMDs
As you are likely aware, if you have an IRA or other tax-deferred retirement account, you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) once you reach a certain age. The SECURE 2.0 Act raises the age at which RMDs must first be taken, from age 72 to age 75, over the next 10 years. Specifically, the […]
An Update on 2023 Health Insurance for S Corporation Owners
We are writing to update you on the latest developments in 2023 health insurance for S corporation owners. As a more-than-2-percent S corporation owner, you are entitled to some good news when it comes to your health insurance. 3 Helpful steps for Health Insurance for S corporation owners To ensure that your health insurance deductions […]