I would like to recommend the book, “The Tax & Legal Playbook,” written by Mark J. Kohler, CPA, Attorney to anyone who is looking for answers to their small-business tax and legal questions.  The book is written in plain English and is written in a way that is easy to understand and surprisingly entertaining.

The content includes:

  • GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR BUSINESS ENTITY
    • Sole Proprietorships
    • Limited Liability Companies
    • S Corporations
    • C Corporations
    • Building Corporate Credit
    • Maintaining and Protecting the Corporate Veil

 

  • GAME-WINNING TAX STRATEGIES
    • The Smartest Small-Business Tax Deductions
    • Wise Health-Care Strategies
    • Hiring Family Members for Tax Savings
    • Buying Rental Properties
    • The Importance of Basic Bookkeeping
    • Avoiding an Audit
    • Tax-Saving Strategies for Selling Property

 

  • PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS
    • Affordable and Basic Asset Protection Strategies
    • Privacy Measures Vs. Hiding Assets
    • Protecting Your Home From a Lawsuit
    • Asset Protection in Marriage and Divorce
    • Cutting-Edge Asset Protection Strategies

 

  • THE PROPER APPROACH TO PARTNERS AND INVESTORS 
    • Documenting a Partnership
    • Bringing on Investors

 

  • PLANNING FOR THE NEXT SEASON
    • Retirement Plan Options
    • Self-Directing Your Retirement Funds
    • Family Trusts and Estate Planning

 

This book does a great job of explaining the basics of these issues.  I think that all taxpayers owe it to themselves to read this book and then discuss the issues with their tax and legal professionals to ensure that they have the best game plan for their business.

Contact me today if you would like to borrow a copy of the book and/or discuss how these issues relate to you and your business!