Tax law requires S corporations to pay shareholder-employees reasonable compensation. The S corporation reasonable compensation calculator below … [Read more...] about S Corporation Reasonable Compensation Calculator
Super Safe Withdrawal Rate Calculator
The 'super safe withdrawal rate" calculator below estimates certainty-equivalent returns and the Merton share. You can use these … [Read more...] about Super Safe Withdrawal Rate Calculator
Merton Share Estimator
You can use rules of thumb to determine what percentage to allocate to stocks versus bonds. Like "60 percent to stocks and 40 percent to … [Read more...] about Merton Share Estimator
The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider
I’m not a real estate investment fanatic. I mean, sure, I think real estate investment probably belongs in most people’s portfolios. But you can do … [Read more...] about The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider
How to Get Extra Year Section 199A Deductions
Operate your small business or real estate venture as a partnership or S corporation? You can probably get an extra year Section 199A deduction by … [Read more...] about How to Get Extra Year Section 199A Deductions
Section 199A(i) Fiscal Year Change Extends Deduction
A short, technical post: You can possibly use a fiscal year and even a fiscal year change to get one additional year of Section 199A deduction. Even … [Read more...] about Section 199A(i) Fiscal Year Change Extends Deduction
Roth Calculator
The Roth Calculator below helps you determine whether you end up with more retirement income using a Roth IRA or 401(k). Or using a traditional IRA … [Read more...] about Roth Calculator
Home Investment Calculator
You can use the Home Investment Calculator below to estimate the pre-tax rate of return you earn by buying and living in a home. Just enter the your … [Read more...] about Home Investment Calculator
Using ChatGPT to Determine S Corporation Reasonable Compensation
A disclosure to start this discussion about using ChatGPT for determining S corporation reasonable compensation. I do not think the large language … [Read more...] about Using ChatGPT to Determine S Corporation Reasonable Compensation
Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator
A handful of times recently, prospective real estate investors have asked me about the depreciation deductions they can expect if they successfully … [Read more...] about Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator