Rich Dad Advisor, Tom Wheelwright on Tax-Free Wealth | PREI 032
Jan 14, 2016
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Tom Wheelwright, a foremost tax and wealth expert and Rich Dad Advisor, breaks down how to keep more of your hard-earned money. He sheds light on navigating tax regulations as strategic tools for wealth building. Discover the nuances of income tax categories, maximizing benefits in real estate, and the power of depreciation. Wheelwright also emphasizes personalized tax advisory for smart investing and how aligning with the right financial advisors can reshape your views on wealth and taxation.
Understanding tax laws as incentives allows investors to strategically minimize taxes and align their investments with government policies.
Recognizing the differences between ordinary, portfolio, and passive income enables real estate investors to effectively navigate tax strategies for wealth maximization.
Utilizing depreciation in real estate investments can lead to substantial tax deductions, enhancing cash flow and overall investment returns.
Deep dives
Understanding Tax-Free Wealth
Tax-free wealth is a concept that centers on understanding the tax law and how it can work in favor of individuals. Most people perceive tax laws as punitive, but the reality is that they provide numerous opportunities to minimize taxes strategically. Only a small portion of the tax law specifies taxable income, while the majority serves as guidance for reducing tax obligations. By recognizing this, individuals can take control of their finances, shift their mindset regarding taxes, and leverage the law to increase their wealth.
Incentives in Tax Law
The tax law is fundamentally written as a series of incentives that guide taxpayer behavior. For example, governments often create tax benefits to encourage certain actions, such as investing in real estate or raising a family's birth rate. This pattern demonstrates that tax laws are designed to promote activities that align with governmental policies. Understanding these incentives allows investors to make informed decisions and reduce their tax burdens while contributing to societal goals.
Income Types and Tax Implications
There are three primary types of income: ordinary, portfolio, and passive. Ordinary income typically derives from active work and is taxed at higher rates, while portfolio income stems from investments and reflects capital gains over time. The concept of passive income is unique and central to real estate investment; it involves income generated from investments where the investor is not actively involved. By recognizing how these income types are taxed differently, real estate investors can navigate their tax strategies more effectively and maximize their wealth.
The Power of Depreciation
Depreciation is a significant advantage for real estate investors because it allows property owners to deduct the cost of their investments over time, even while the property appreciates in value. This means that investors can generate a cash flow while simultaneously benefiting from tax deductions. Additionally, depreciation can be leveraged alongside financing strategies to enhance overall investment returns. Understanding how to utilize depreciation effectively can lead to substantial wealth-building opportunities for savvy investors.
Choosing the Right Business Entity
Selecting the appropriate business entity is crucial for maximizing tax efficiency and asset protection in real estate investments. Many investors may opt for structures like LLCs, which can be taxed as partnerships or sole proprietorships, to benefit from flow-through taxation. On the other hand, being taxed as a corporation can lead to unfavorable outcomes in terms of double taxation on real estate investments. Therefore, understanding the nuances of various entities and aligning them with one’s investment goals can greatly enhance tax savings and reduce overall liability.
On this episode we learn how to keep more of what we make and legally pay less tax (or not tax) on our income and real estate!
Our guest is Tom Wheelwright — a leading tax and wealth expert, speaker, and a Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad Poor Dad). Tom is best known for making taxes fun, easy and understandable and is the bestselling author of Tax-Free Wealth.
You can buy his book at most retailers or on Amazon:
Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes
Visits Tom’s company website (ProVision Wealth Strategists) at www.taxfreewealthadvisor.com
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