This podcast discusses tricky student loan questions in relation to taxes, filing taxes in med school, being married on the PSLF track, and the SAVE plan. It also touches on locum tenens as a career solution for healthcare professionals and the importance of seeking professional financial advice.
Utilize pass-through entity tax (P-TET) in states like California to deduct state taxes through businesses, benefiting from tax deductions.
Avoid using credit cards to pay taxes due to high fees (around 1.82% to 1.98%), which can outweigh rewards gained, seek more cost-effective payment options.
In community property states such as California, married filing separately (MFS) strategies may be less effective due to requirements impacting tax benefits.
Deep dives
Using Business Deduction for State Taxes in Pass-Through Entities
As a business owner in states like California, pass-through entity tax (P-TET) allows paying state taxes through the business. This tax-deductible expense benefits business owners who want to circumvent the $10,000 cap on state tax deductions. By utilizing this strategy, business owners can deduct state taxes through their businesses, thus enhancing tax benefits.
The Pitfalls of Paying Taxes by Credit Card
Utilizing credit cards to pay taxes can incur fees of around 1.82% to 1.98%, potentially outweighing any rewards gained. Despite offers of cashback or points, paying taxes via credit card often results in net losses due to fees incurred. It is advisable to explore more cost-effective payment options for tax obligations.
Maximizing IRS Benefits in Community Property States
In community property states like California, married filing separately (MFS) strategies may be less effective due to regulations requiring half of all community and separate incomes reported on the return. This limitation can impact the tax benefits yielded by MFS strategies for individuals seeking IRS benefits and tax optimization.
Navigating Tax Benefits for Education Expenses
Students transitioning from undergraduate to post-secondary education may question eligibility for educational tax credits like the American Opportunity Credit. Despite completing a bachelor's degree early, the flexibility extends to your first year of medical school and beyond in qualifying for tax benefits. Exploring IRS guidelines can empower students to leverage available tax credits effectively.
Enhancing Tax Benefits Through Business Taxation
Business owners establishing private practices, like in Ohio, can benefit from pass-through entity taxes (P-TETs) to enhance tax deductions. Engaging in pass-through entity tax systems allows business entities to accredit state taxes as deductions, transforming non-deductible state taxes into tax-deductible business expenses.
Today we had a handful of tricky student loan questions particularly in regards to taxes. It is always hard to answer questions with that level of specificity! Don't forget to visit studentloanadvice.com to get help with your student loans and repayment plan. Today we answer questions about filing taxes in med school, filing taxes when you are married on the PSLF track, filing taxes when you are on the SAVE plan and more!
Healthcare is changing, and so are you. Your current career goals are probably different than they were five years ago, and you probably have questions about how to achieve them. Consider locum tenens as a solution. Locumstory.com has all the information you need to learn more about the benefits of locums and how it can work for you. On the Locumstory podcast you can find expert interviews with physicians who’ve worked locum tenens firsthand and share what their experience was like along with advice for others looking to do the same. Tune in to The Locumstory Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or Google podcasts.
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