#477 Open Forum - Real Estate, S-Corps, and Electric Vehicles
Feb 13, 2024
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Topics discussed in this podcast include tax benefits for small businesses, converting a PLLC to an S Corp to save on self-employment tax, implications of multiple businesses owned by an S Corp holding company, using an LLC to protect assets, managing business expenses for meals, and diversifying investments into real estate.
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Quick takeaways
You can retroactively elect S Corp status for an LLC.
An S Corp can serve as a holding company for multiple businesses.
Separate LLCs for real estate investments in different states can protect equity and mitigate risk.
Deep dives
Setting up an S Corp and the benefits of retroactive selection
If you set up an LLC and later want to make an S Corp selection, you can retroactively elect S Corp status back to the date of LLC formation.
Using an S Corp as a holding company for multiple businesses
You can use an S Corp as a holding company for multiple businesses, with each business being a subsidiary of the S Corp.
Transferring a government thrift savings plan into a Solo 401k
You can transfer your government thrift savings plan account into a Solo 401k, with separate traditional and Roth accounts within the Solo 401k.
Setting up separate LLCs for real estate investments in multiple states
It is beneficial to set up separate LLCs for each real estate investment in different states to protect the equity between properties and mitigate risk.
The tax implications of earning interest income in a personal or business account
The tax implications of earning interest income are the same whether it is earned in a personal or business account. Setting up a separate business account may provide more flexibility and options for earning interest.
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen discuss various topics related to business, taxes, and legal structures. They answer questions from listeners about tax benefits for small businesses, the benefits of S corporations, and strategies for real estate investing.
Here's what you can look forward to:
A detailed explanation of how an EV vehicle can be written off, even if you receive the EV credit for the vehicle.
An insight into the process of converting a professional limited liability company (PLLC) to an S corporation and how this can help save on self-employment tax.
A discussion on the implications of having multiple businesses owned by an S corporation holding company.
Advice on using an LLC to protect assets, with a particular focus on holding liquid assets.
Tips on managing business expenses for meals and how these can be claimed as business deductions.
The episode concludes with guidance on how to diversify investments into real estate, specifically short-term rentals in different states.
This episode is a must-listen for small business owners, side hustlers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of tax law, the potential benefits of different legal structures, and strategies for protecting assets and diversifying investments.