You probably need to prepare for the holidays you and your family celebrate. Or maybe start work on some year-end accounting. Accordingly, I want … [Read more...] about Sobering Up About Qualified Opportunity Zones
Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses
So, I just read James Mattis’ new book, "Call Sign Chaos." And the former Secretary of Defense's story prompts a couple of thoughts, one short and one … [Read more...] about Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses
Planning for the Warren Wealth Taxes
Normally, we don’t blog about proposed tax legislation. Especially something like Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax proposals. She hasn’t even won her … [Read more...] about Planning for the Warren Wealth Taxes
Late S Corporation Payroll Hacks
This time of the year, tax accountants confront a common problem. That problem? Well, okay, this is awkward… but somehow, no one quite knows how, … [Read more...] about Late S Corporation Payroll Hacks
Section 199A Deduction Rookie Mistakes
Taxpayers and their accountants easily make Section 199A mistakes when they first start working with the deduction. We see that a lot in the returns … [Read more...] about Section 199A Deduction Rookie Mistakes
Cancelling Life Insurance: Three Rules for Pulling Plug
A nearly $5,000 invoice from a life insurance company sits on my desk. But I haven’t paid it yet. Because I'm considering cancelling the policy. … [Read more...] about Cancelling Life Insurance: Three Rules for Pulling Plug
How the IRS Destroyed the Section 199A Deduction for Small Business S Corporations and Partnerships
I’ve got some bad news, unfortunately. The IRS may have destroyed or dramatically reduced your Section 199A deduction. At least if you’re a typical … [Read more...] about How the IRS Destroyed the Section 199A Deduction for Small Business S Corporations and Partnerships
Small Business Succession Planning Secrets
I spent last weekend in eastern Montana with a handful of third and fourth generation farmers and ranchers, relatives of my wife. Truly beautiful … [Read more...] about Small Business Succession Planning Secrets
The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth
Many investors know about geometric growth, which is what compound interest is. Investors, for example, know that if you earn an annual 5 percent … [Read more...] about The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth
Are Houses Investments?
I got into a friendly argument with another financial writer recently. I said houses count as investments. He said houses didn’t count. We chatted … [Read more...] about Are Houses Investments?