The Tax and Legal Playbook : Game-Changing Solutions to Your Small-Business Questions

CHAPTER 11: BUYING RENTAL PROPERTIESCHAPTER 12: THE IMPORTANCE OF BASIC BOOKKEEPING; CHAPTER 13: AVOIDING AN AUDIT; CHAPTER 14: TAX-SAVING STRATEGIES FOR SELLING PROPERTY; CHAPTER 15: PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS; CHAPTER 15: AFFORDABLE AND BASIC ASSET PROTECTION STRATEGIES; CHAPTER 16: PRIVACY MEASURES VS. HIDING ASSETS; CHAPTER 17: PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM A LAWSUIT; CHAPTER 18: ASSET PROTECTION IN MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE; CHAPTER 19: CUTTING-EDGE ASSET PROTECTION STRATEGIES; PART 5: THE PROPER APPROACH TO PARTNERS AND INVESTORS; CHAPTER 20: DOCUMENTING A PARTNERSHIP. CHAPTER 21: BRINGING ON INVESTORSPART 6: PLANNING FOR THE NEXT SEASON; CHAPTER 22: RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS; CHAPTER 23: SELF-DIRECTING YOUR RETIREMENT FUNDS; CHAPTER 24: FAMILY TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING; EPILOGUE: POST-GAME WRAP-UP; PART 7: APPENDICES; APPENDIX A: HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION BY STATE; APPENDIX B: TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY BY STATE; APPENDIX C: CHARGING ORDER PROTECTION ENTITIES (COPE) AND SERIES LLC BY STATE; INDEX. "Attorney and CPA Mark J. Kohler targets the leading tax and business issues among small business owners and delivers a practical guide to the fundamental tax and legal conflicts faced by new and established entrepreneurs. Coached by Kohler, business owners are armed to seek out the right professionals relevant to their concerns, confidently ask the right questions, and, ultimately, save time, money, and potential heartache. Approaching each chapter the same way he approaches a client consult, Kohler delivers topic- or question-specific solutions illustrating each critical business matter with entertaining, real-world examples to educate flustered business owners, who are then presented with varied, clearly defined solutions and next steps for moving forward. Each "consultation" offers tools such as assessment quizzes, valuable details to know, possible pitfalls and deceptions, what strategies should always be practiced, and what new strategies or tactics are worth considering. Wowing readers with the clear-cut truths, thoughtful advice, and outside-of-the-box thinking shared in his many Entrepreneur.com contributions, speaking events, and previous books - Lawyers Are Liars and What Your CPA Isn't Telling You - Kohler presents a simplified look at the complex questions within the areas of legal and tax planning for business"-- Provided by publisher The Tax and Legal Playbook: Strategies that Save You Time and Money

CPA and A ttorney Mark J. Kohler answers the leading tax and legal questions facing small business owners, across all stages of business, and delivers a comprehensive playbook of clear-cut truths, thought-provoking advice, and underutilized solutions to save you time, money, and heartache.

You can read this book straight through or as a reference guide—reading the chapters as needed to answer the questions as they arise. You’ll come away wiser and better equipped to make the best decisions for your business, your family, and yourself.

Covers:

• The ins and outs behind fundamental business decisions
• Underutilized tax and legal strategies that can save you thousands
• Picking the right legal entity for your business
• Common legal scams and deceptions to avoid
• Protecting your assets and planning for retirement
• Issues are illustrated with entertaining, real-world examples
The Tax and Legal Playbook: Strategies that Save You Time and Money CPA and Attorney Mark J. Kohler answers the leading tax and legal questions facing small business owners, across all stages of business, and delivers a comprehensive playbook of clear-cut truths, thought-provoking advice, and underutilized solutions to save you time, money, and heartache. You can read this book straight through or as a reference guide—reading the chapters as needed to answer the questions as they arise. You’ll come away wiser and better equipped to make the best decisions for your business, your family, and yourself. Covers: • The ins and outs behind fundamental business decisions • Underutilized tax and legal strategies that can save you thousands • Picking the right legal entity for your business • Common legal scams and deceptions to avoid • Protecting your assets and planning for retirement • Issues are illustrated with entertaining, real-world examples