Tag: S Corporation Tax

Can Judge-Made Doctrine Override Tax Deductions Allowed by Congress?

The tax code provides specific rules for when taxpayers can claim deductions for losses. These are rules enacted by Congress. There are other so-called “judicial doctrines” that allow the courts to override the rules set by Congress. There are several of these that frequently come up in tax disputes, such as the economic substance doctrine… Continue reading Can Judge-Made Doctrine Override Tax Deductions Allowed by Congress?

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April 11, 2025
Tax Planning With Disproportionate Distributions from S Corporation

There are several rules one has to meet for a legal entity to qualify as an S corporation. One of the rules is the requirement that shareholders of S corporations get identical distributions. Because this is a qualification to be an S corporation, one might think that the consequence of violating this rule is that… Continue reading Tax Planning With Disproportionate Distributions from S Corporation

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August 10, 2024
Strategic S Corp Conversion to Avoid Tax Basis Limitation

Time. We can’t stop it, but we can use it. We can use it to take advantage of compounding to grow our savings. We can use it to pay down debt to increase equity. And we can use it for tax planning. Time is one aspect of tax planning. It can help taxpayers avoid just… Continue reading Strategic S Corp Conversion to Avoid Tax Basis Limitation

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June 9, 2024
S Corporation: Distribution of Appreciated Assets

Those who set up S corporations usually do so as their accountant told them that it could save taxes. This is often true. The S corporation can result in tax savings. This may include the standard reduction in self-employment/payroll taxes or, for more advanced tax planning, income taxes. The ability to freeze the value of… Continue reading S Corporation: Distribution of Appreciated Assets

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December 22, 2022
The Late S Corporation Election

The Subchapter S corporation remains a popular choice of entity for small and medium-sized businesses. This is true even after the TCJA of 2017 lowered the income tax rate for C corporations to 21 percent. Unlike many other changes made by the TCJA, the 21 percent flat corporate rate is permanent. It is not going… Continue reading The Late S Corporation Election

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September 11, 2022
Double Tax on Inter-Company Transfers

There are those who make things happen. They are usually the ones doing what it takes even when doing so is difficult, tiring, and draining. They are the ones that often make personal sacrifices and take risks to succeed. They are the ones that had the luck or grit to stick with something to see… Continue reading Double Tax on Inter-Company Transfers

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May 7, 2022
S Corporation Election Not Signed by Community Property Spouse is Valid

There are tax implications for just about everything we do. Even simple business transactions present tax opportunities and pitfalls. While we prefer to focus on tax opportunities, we also spend a lot of time fixing tax problems. We are in Texas, which is a community property state. So one issue we see over and over… Continue reading S Corporation Election Not Signed by Community Property Spouse is Valid

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December 4, 2021