Publisher's Synopsis
Book Introduction. 5
Part 1: Setting Up Your C Corporation for Maximum Tax Efficiency. 30
Chapter 1: Formation and Structure. 30
Choosing the Right State for Incorporation. 30
Setting Up Your Corporation: Legal and Tax Considerations. 36
How to Maintain Corporate Compliance. 43
Chapter 2: Understanding C Corporation Taxation. 50
How C Corporations Are Taxed. 50
Double Taxation Myth and How to Avoid It. 58
Tax Rates and Deductions Available. 64
Chapter 3: Salary vs. Dividends vs. Fringe Benefits. 72
Optimal Compensation Strategies. 72
How to Minimize Payroll Taxes Legally. 79
Using Fringe Benefits to Your Advantage. 87
Part 2: Using a C Corporation in Personal Life. 97
Chapter 4: Deducting Personal Expenses Legally. 97
Turning Personal Expenses into Business Deductions. 97
Meals, Travel, and Home Office Strategies. 101
Chapter 5: Healthcare and Retirement Tax Benefits. 105
Health Insurance Premiums and HSAs. 105
401(k), SEP IRA, and Pension Plans. 109
Chapter 6: Family Employment Tax Strategies. 115
Hiring Family Members to Reduce Taxes. 115
Utilizing Children's Tax Brackets. 120
Utilizing Children's Tax Brackets: Strategic Savings Through Family Employment 120
Part 3: Leveraging a C Corporation in Business. 125
Chapter 7: Business Expenses and Deductions. 125
Office Space, Equipment, and Vehicles. 125
Entertainment and Professional Development Deductions. 130
Chapter 8: Tax-Free Fringe Benefits. 136
Employee Benefits That Reduce Taxable Income. 136
Maximizing Travel and Per Diem Allowances. 142
Chapter 9: Profit-Shifting and Tax Deferral Strategies. 148
Using Multiple Entities for Tax Savings. 148
Income Splitting Techniques. 154
Part 4: Using a C Corporation for Real Estate Investments. 160
Chapter 10: Holding Real Estate in a C Corporation. 160
Pros and Cons of Holding Real Estate in a Corporation. 160
Avoiding Double Taxation on Real Estate Profits. 165
Chapter 11: Deducting Real Estate Expenses. 172
Depreciation and Cost Segregation. 172
Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deductions. 177
Chapter 12: Tax-Advantaged Real Estate Strategies. 184
Leaseback Strategies for Personal and Business Use. 184
1031 Exchanges and How They Apply to C Corporations. 189
From Formation to Financial Mastery. 195
