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Archive for June 21st, 2006

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006

This won’t make Neal Boortz very happy.


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Setting Up Corp

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006

 

Q-1:

Subject: your article
 
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your informative article.  I found your “S” vs. “C” article using a google search.  Your insight has made my decision of which way to go as I incorporate my medical office very simple.  I wasn’t entirely sure of all the facts, but now I am definitely going with the “C” corp.  Thank you again, as your help is much appreciated.

A-1:

I’m glad that you found my article informative.  I must caution you that using that as your only reason to set up as a C corp is as dangerous as someone taking a medicine based on something he read on the web.  You absolutely need to work with a tax pro who is experienced in utilizing corporations to maximize tax savings. 

This is especially important for anyone in your profession because there are some important steps you need to take in order to avoid having your corp classified as a Personal Service Corporation (PSC) which is subject to much higher tax rates than normal C corps.  There are easy ways around this, often by the use of two entities.  A competent tax advisor should have no problem in helping you set things up properly.

Good luck.

Kerry Kerstetter

 Q-2:

Thanks again for all of your help.  Do you have anyone that you would recommend to work with in the San Diego area?

 
A-2:

Unfortunately, we don’t have anyone else to whom we could refer you.

If you haven’t already done so, you should check out my tips on how to select the right tax preparer for you.

Good luck.

 

Kerry Kerstetter

 

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Qualifying SUVs

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006

 

Q:

 Subject: SUV

Kerry

I stumbled upon your web site while searching the web trying to find a list of SUV’s that Qualify for the section 179 $25,000 deduction for my business.  The IRS does’t have one (How do they check our returns?).

Would you have such a list?

Thank you for your time.
 
Sincerly

A:

A few years ago, I posted some sources of such a list on my blog

I haven’t checked them lately; so some may not be valid or up to date any more.

Good luck.

Kerry Kerstetter

 

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Mr. Obvious Strikes Again

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006



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Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006

Is Genghis Khan a UM accounting professor’s forefather? – Talk about breaking the classic stereotype of accountants!


Update:
It seems they were very premature (and wrong) in declaring a genetic link. Let the student hazing begin.

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Barry Bonds’ Accountant?

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006



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Who really get our tax dollars:

Posted by taxguru on June 21, 2006


As I’ve long pointed out, the best return on investment in this country is available from campaign contributions (aka bribes). Out rulers will return millions and billions of dollars in special programs in exchange for a tiny fraction of that. Unfortunately, the GOP rulers are just as generous with our tax dollars as are their DemonRat partners in crime.



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