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Avoiding Net Investment Income Tax

May 8, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Most taxpayers probably aren’t thinking about avoiding net investment income tax. But they should. The net investment income tax hits more people than … [Read more...] about Avoiding Net Investment Income Tax

Filed Under: individual income taxes, personal finance, retirement

Asset Allocation for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

May 1, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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In an online forum the other day, a long-time member advised someone to ignore their small business when considering their asset allocation. No one … [Read more...] about Asset Allocation for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Filed Under: management, personal finance, retirement Tagged With: asset allocation

Buying a Small Business: Tips and Tactics

April 24, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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I don't want to be negative about you buying a small business. Buying a small business can be a great option. But you need to be careful. Getting … [Read more...] about Buying a Small Business: Tips and Tactics

Filed Under: Incorporation, management, New business

S Corporation Reasonable Compensation

April 17, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Businesses often struggle with the "S corporation reasonable compensation" question. Set the number too low and you risk the wrath of the IRS. Set … [Read more...] about S Corporation Reasonable Compensation

Filed Under: Corporate taxation, S corporation

When 1031 Like-kind Exchanges Don’t Make Sense

April 10, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The real estate investor Sec. 199A deduction is tricky, but powerful.

Real estate enthusiasts often go crazy about Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges. But this tax planning gambit usually doesn’t make as much sense as you … [Read more...] about When 1031 Like-kind Exchanges Don’t Make Sense

Filed Under: personal finance, retirement

Partnership Tax Consequences: What Your Financial Advisor Didn’t Tell You

April 3, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Can we talk for a minute about partnership tax consequences? Specifically about a handful of issues that probably neither you nor your financial … [Read more...] about Partnership Tax Consequences: What Your Financial Advisor Didn’t Tell You

Filed Under: individual income taxes, personal finance, retirement Tagged With: partnership tax consequences

Small Business Net Present Value Analysis

March 27, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Last week's blog post talked about how to calculate an internal rate of return for your small business investment returns. But you probably also want … [Read more...] about Small Business Net Present Value Analysis

Filed Under: management, New business, personal finance

Small Business Investment Returns Astronomical?

March 20, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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In this week's blog post, we're going to talk about small business investment returns. But if you read no further, please please take away this … [Read more...] about Small Business Investment Returns Astronomical?

Filed Under: management, personal finance, retirement

Small CPA Firm Profitability

March 13, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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I’ve been fixated on the issue of small CPA firm profitability for a few months now—ever since I took the time to really dig into the … [Read more...] about Small CPA Firm Profitability

Filed Under: management, New business

Benchmarking Small Business Revenues and Profits

March 6, 2017 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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Benchmarking small business revenues and profits often delivers big insights into a firm's health and prospects. Benchmarking revenues, for … [Read more...] about Benchmarking Small Business Revenues and Profits

Filed Under: management, New business

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Starting in 2026, the Section 199A deduction works slightly different. Congress adjusted the formulas for inflation, improved how future inflation … [Read More...] about Section 199A QBI Deduction Calculator

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If you’re a taxpayer likely affected by Washington’s new “millionaire tax?” Or you run a charity in Washington state? Yeah. You want to understand how … [Read More...] about Washington’s New Millionaire Tax Quietly Limits Charitable Deductions

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Sleeper Material Participation Rules for Short-Term Rental Investors

Short-term rental investors often know the first three material participation rules—more than 500 hours, substantially all the hours, and 100 hours … [Read More...] about Sleeper Material Participation Rules for Short-Term Rental Investors

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