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Archive for May, 2007

Creative Tax Saving Strategies

Posted by taxguru on May 15, 2007

Q:

Subject: FW: To Kerry, Seeking Your Services

 

Hello Kerry, I have been reading up on your site and also on Drew Miles, have you heard of him? Both of you seem to really understand the secrets and strategies on using LLCs for Tax Reduction, and Asset Protection.

Drew Miles is very expensive, and I need a tax pro office like Drew Miles (just like Drew Miles) but without the extremely high price of $4,000.

I set up an LLC this year in January, and I have it taxed as an S-Corp. I am wondering if you could please give me a call  to discuss you helping me with Income Shifting into another Corp, maybe a C Corp, protecting me from Lawsuits, etc.

Call me. I didn’t see your number listed, I really want to talk with you Kerry, thanks.

In Regards,

 

A:

I am very familiar with Drew Miles and his tax savings strategies. His techniques are very useful; but what rubs me the wrong way about him is his claim to be the only person on Earth who knows about them. There are several of us tax pros around the country who are very experienced using the exact same techniques as does Mr. Miles, usually for much lower fees.  In fact, the tax plans prepared by the TaxCoach Software include most of the exact same things as Mr. Miles’ plans, for a fraction of the cost.

There are far too many options to consider and possible scenarios that can be used to achieve your goals for me to even begin giving you specific advice via this medium.

You all will need to work directly with an experienced tax pro who can analyze your unique circumstances. I wish I could help; but I already have too many clients to take care of properly; so we are still trimming back on the difficult clients and are not accepting any new ones at this time. 

Unfortunately, we don’t have anyone specific to whom we could refer you. I did recently post some names and links for some like-minded tax pros around the country. 

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

You may want to ask any potential tax pros if they use the TaxCoach Software service in order to locate someone who can give you similar service to Drew Miles.

I wish I could be of more assistance; and I wish you the best of luck.  

Kerry Kerstetter

Follow-Up:

Thank you so much Kerry! I have the list of the referrals for people that are similar to you and Drew Miles. That’s basically what I am looking for, someone who knows what Drew Miles knows but is a little cheaper lol.

 

Thanks alot, and God Bless you for this buddy.

 

  

TaxCoach Software: Are you giving your clients what they really want?

 

 

 

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Avoiding Audits

Posted by taxguru on May 15, 2007

From a Reader:

Subject: For the Entrepreneur: How to Avoid Being Audited

 

Hi Kerry – 

 

I just would like to pass along this link. It’s an article I recently published over at Ask the Advisor titled “How to Avoid Being Audited if You’re Self-Employed”. I thought you and your readers over at Tax Guru-Ker$tetter Letter might be interested in having a look. Let me know what you think if you have a moment.

 

Thanks,

Jimmy Atkinson

Ask the Advisor

My Reply:

Jimmy:

While not covering all of the ways in which to lower one’s profile on the IRS audit radar, you have addressed some good points.

I will post a link to this on my blog.

Thanks for sharing it.

Kerry Kerstetter

 

 

Follow-Up:

 Hey Kerry. Thanks!

 

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A tax refund isn’t a profit…

Posted by taxguru on May 15, 2007

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New tax terminology?

Posted by taxguru on May 13, 2007

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Posted by taxguru on May 12, 2007

The Fine Line Between ‘Entrepreneur’ and ‘Tax-Dodger’ – Interesting look at the Hobby vs. Business issue by Gail Buckner.

 

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Posted by taxguru on May 11, 2007

IRS Leans On Auction Sites to Spill Customer Information – More on the IRS plan to draft more companies as its deputies in the income reporting system.

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Illinois Tax Picture

Posted by taxguru on May 10, 2007

Illinois House overwhelmingly rejects business tax proposal

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Posted by taxguru on May 8, 2007

Homeowners Wage a Rebellion As Property-Tax Assessments Rise – It’s always good to see stories about people fighting back legally against tax increases. Too many people just roll over and let their rulers rape them financially.

 

IRS Kicks Homeowners While They Are Down – Relief of debt is just as taxable as winning the lottery.  The big difference from a practical viewpoint is that there is no actual cash with which to pay the IRS and State tax agencies.

 

 

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Posted by taxguru on May 7, 2007

IRS wants data on users from Internet firms – Does this remind anyone else of Big Brother?

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Posted by taxguru on May 6, 2007

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