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S Corporation Reasonable Compensation Calculator

January 7, 2025 By Stephen Nelson CPA

S corporation reasonable compensation calculator

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

Filed Under: Calculators, S corporation

Merton Share Estimator

December 13, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Use our Merton Share Estimator to calculate an equity allocation based on current market volatility.

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

Filed Under: Calculators, investment, personal finance

The Real Estate Investment Every Entrepreneur Should Consider

December 3, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Real estate investment that an entrepreneur should consider blog post art: Small busineses in a downtown village.

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

Filed Under: Calculators, entrepreneurship, real estate

Roth Calculator

September 25, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Roth Calculator online tool and backgrounder blog post with instructions and additional information.

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

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Home Investment Calculator

September 18, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Use the Home Investment Calculator to estimate the return from buying a home.

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

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Short-term-rental Depreciation Deductions Calculator

August 30, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Short-term-rentals, handled correctly, can produce large depreciation deductions in the early years.

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

Filed Under: Calculators, real estate, Short-term rental

Washington State Estate Tax Calculator

August 30, 2024 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Use our free Washington state estate tax calculator to estimate estate taxes.

Washington state levies an estate tax on people who die with more than a threshold amount of net worth. In 2024, as I write this, that threshold … [Read more...] about Washington State Estate Tax Calculator

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Washington state estate tax pushes wealthy residents to consider estate planning options.

Planning for the 35% Washington State Estate Tax

Washington state levies an estate tax of up to 35% on estates of decedents dying on or after July 1 2025. That new rate is by far the highest estate … [Read More...] about Planning for the 35% Washington State Estate Tax

the new Washington state professional services sales tax starts October 1, 2025.

Washington State Professional Services Sales Tax

Starting October 1, 2025, Washington State levies a sales tax on many, maybe most, business professional services. Thus, if you’re a business … [Read More...] about Washington State Professional Services Sales Tax

Washington state qualified family-owned business interest deduction

Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025

Washington state taxes the estates of high-net-worth residents and high-net-worth nonresidents who own property in the state. The tax rates start at … [Read More...] about Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025

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