As a business owner, navigating self-employment taxes can be challenging, especially if you’re an active limited partner in a partnership. Recent IRS rulings and court decisions have clarified that simply holding the title of a limited partner isn’t enough to avoid these taxes if you actively participate in the business. Understanding the implications of these changes and exploring alternative business structures like S corporations can help you strategically minimize your tax liabilities.
Combining business travel with personal leisure can be a smart way to take a break while also saving on taxes. By ensuring that the primary purpose of your trip is business-related and keeping thorough records, you can maximize your deductions and enjoy some well-deserved downtime.
This blog post explains why S corporation owners shouldn’t rent their home office to their business and instead opt for employee reimbursement. It outlines the tax-efficient strategy of having the S corporation reimburse the owner for home office expenses, detailing the process and benefits of this approach for maximizing tax savings.
This post explains how business owners can get a valuable tax deduction by writing off the remaining basis of an old roof, elevator, HVAC system or other building components when replacing them. It covers the three key benefits: an immediate tax deduction, reducing depreciation recapture tax later, and the time value of investing the upfront tax savings. An example illustrates just how lucrative this strategy can be for boosting cash flow.