#471 Open Forum - Tax Strategies That Save You THOUSANDS
Dec 26, 2023
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The Main Street Business podcast covers a range of interesting topics including tax strategies for small businesses, the benefits of converting a side hustle to an S Corp, and the importance of a board of advisors. They provide detailed explanations on self-rental and equity grants for startups, debunk common misconceptions about managing taxes, and discuss the tax implications of infusing capital into your business. They emphasize the importance of professional advice and offer expert insights on managing small business taxes effectively.
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Quick takeaways
Roll retirement funds to an IRA or new 401k when leaving an employer to avoid penalties or limitations on investments.
Avoid putting mortgage interest deduction in an LLC to prevent complications in personal tax filings and potential sales tax liabilities.
Deep dives
Importance of Rolling Retirement Funds
When leaving an employer, it's important to roll retirement funds to an IRA or a new 401k in the new small business to avoid penalties or limitations on investment options.
Avoiding LLC for Mortgage Interest Deduction
It is not advised to put a mortgage interest deduction in an LLC unless it results in a beneficial tax strategy. LLCs can complicate personal tax filings and may create sales tax liabilities.
Protecting Assets and Building Wealth Through Real Estate
Setting up a Trifecta strategy can help protect assets and build wealth through real estate by using retirement accounts to invest and planning for estate taxes, tax efficiency, and asset protection.
Domesticating an S-Corp from One State to Another
In order to move an S-Corp from one state to another, a process called domestication can be used. However, some states may not allow domestication, in which case a dirty domestication can be used instead.
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen address a variety of questions from their listeners. The topics range from the tax implications of self-rental and equity grants for startups, to the benefits of converting a side hustle to an S Corp, and the complexities of managing taxes for partnerships and LLCs.
Here's what you can anticipate:
Detailed explanations on various tax and legal strategies like self-rental of an office condo to an S Corp, equity grants for startups, and the tax treatment of mortgage interest.
The hosts debunk common misconceptions about managing taxes for small businesses and provide strategies for maximizing tax savings.
A discussion on the importance and role of a board of advisors in a business, including insights into how they can contribute to tax savings and overall business growth.
The hosts also discuss the tax implications of infusing more capital into your business and how to handle 'phantom income'.
The hosts emphasize the importance of getting professional advice before making tax and legal decisions, highlighting the complexity of these issues and the potential for costly mistakes.
Tune in to this episode for expert insights on managing your small business taxes effectively, understanding complex tax strategies, and optimizing your tax savings!