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No One Wants to Pay SE Taxes on Royalties
Most of the Tax Code is “gray.” No, I don’t mean the color font it is written in. Unlike a lot of rules, the Tax Code is difficult to judge what is right and wrong. Perhaps it has to be written this way because to try and define every possible money situation is unfeasible. Perhaps, the writers like it this way because as we’ve said here many times at Think Outside the Tax Box, the gray area provides opportunity for tax savings. Take for example the official Tax Code definition of taxable income. Rather than affirmatively define it, the authors chose to negatively define it. Generally, an amount is part of taxable income unless the law specifically exempts it. Certain types of income get taxed twice. If, for example, you are subject to net investment income tax, you’ll not only pay income or capital gains tax, but an additional tax, as well. The same is true for royalty income. In some instances, it is necessary to pay income tax and self-employment tax on royalty checks you receive. To take advantage of breaks we must examine what loopholes or gray areas exist for royalties, and more importantly, how can you shield it from as much tax as possible. Continue reading to learn how.
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Kovel: Attorney-Client Privilege for Tax Professionals
Twice in my four-decade career, two special agents from IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) entered my office armed with a search warrant, firearms at their side. In both cases, it started the same way.
Gone Phishing: Don’t Get Scammers Catch You!
Today’s criminals are using more than hooks and lines (more like huge trawling nets), and they are looking for small as well as really big fish. If you think your tax practice is too small to be a target, you’re wrong. And you probably know that. You are probably well aware of the phishing and smishing (using SMS/text messaging) attempts that try to gain access to your firm’s computers and/or computer network.
Data Security: Understanding Your Responsibilities
Are you aware of your responsibilities when it comes to securing data? Do you know what your software vendor is doing with your data—and, more importantly, your client’s data? Signing up for a new service or software is often done without any thought of the consequences to the data that you are legally required to protect. The average tax professional uses many different types of software and services when working with a client. Many tax pros are unaware that this often requires consent to be obtained prior to using their client’s information and that failure to do so can result in significant fines and even criminal penalties.
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