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KKOS Lawyers Blog
What Tax Law is Haunting NYC?
Deven L. Munns, Esq. New York City has a lot to offer when it comes to world-class entertainment, dining, and sightseeing: Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Bridge, Time Square, and Broadway! However, unbeknownst to visitors to this...
Asset Protection 101: Separate Your Business from Your Assets
By Kevin Kennedy, Esq. Whether you’re a retailer, a broker, a doctor, etc., you know that renting commercial office/retail space can be your most expensive operating cost. You also know that one of the ways to build wealth is to invest in real estate. For these...
Real Estate Syndications 101
While syndications may also be done to purchase a portfolio of multiple properties or perhaps even unidentified properties that fit a certain profile, the most common syndications involve the purchase and/or development of a single specific piece of real estate.
Mat Sorensen’s Blog
Mat has been at the forefront of the Self-Directed IRA industry since 2006. He’s CEO of Directed IRA, a partner at KKOS Lawyers, a national speaker, a top-ranked podcast host, a best-selling author, and a self-directed retirement investor. Mat is a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and is an expert author at Cryptopedia.
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Mark J. Kohler’s Blog
Mark J. Kohler, M.Pr.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a best-selling author, national speaker, radio show host, writer and video personality for Entrepreneur.com, real estate investor, senior partner in the law firm Kyler, Kohler, Ostermiller & Sorensen, and the accounting firm of Kohler & Eyre, CPAs. Mark is a personal and small business tax and legal expert who helps clients build and protect wealth through wealth management strategies, as well as business and tax remedies often overlooked in this challenging, ever-changing economic climate. His seminars have helped tens of thousands of individuals and small business owners navigate the maze of legal, regulatory, and financial laws to achieve greater success and wealth.
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Estate Planning
Creative Planning Options with a Revocable Living Trust
Estate planning is something most know they should do, but most American adults simply haven’t gotten it done. In a survey available from AARP, 60% of American adults do not have an estate plan. The number gets even higher for some minority populations. In most...
Estate Planning 101: 5 Tips to Avoid Mistakes
As I work with small business owners and investors throughout the year, I want them to see the big picture when it comes to Estate Planning. Many misunderstand what the Estate Plan is all about and think it's simply an 'asset protection' strategy...that couldn't be...
How to Donate to Charity and Beat the Tax Man
I have a close relative who works in fund-raising for a fairly large university. While he loves receiving large charitable donations in the form of immediately available cash or other marketable assets (such as real estate and publicly-traded stock), he knows that...
Business Formation
Real Estate Syndications 101
While syndications may also be done to purchase a portfolio of multiple properties or perhaps even unidentified properties that fit a certain profile, the most common syndications involve the purchase and/or development of a single specific piece of real estate.
What US Citizens must report with Foreign Property or Bank Accounts
Individuals for which the FATCA rules apply are required to self-report their foreign assets every year.
What is an Accredited Investor and Should I care?
Accredited investor status has nothing to do with investing education or experience. It is determined either by your net worth or your income. The SEC’s thinking is that if you have a fair amount of money or have demonstrated the ability to make a lot of money, then they are less concerned about you losing some of your money in a more loosely regulated private offering.
Tax Savings
California Real Estate: Prop 13 and Property Taxes
Given how fast many properties in California have appreciated, it is very important to understand the Prop 13 rules governing property reassessment when developing a structure for your assets and your estate.
Do I Need a Business Entity for My Side Hustle?
If you have a side hustle, don’t automatically assume you don’t need a business entity simply because you’re not a full-time entrepreneur. The asset protection and tax savings could be a really need for you to succeed.
What are My Options If I Disagree with the IRS?
The IRS is generally perceived as the omnipotent “big brother”, however that does not mean you do not have rights if you disagree with the IRS. There are several administrative procedures available to you when and if you disagree with an IRS determination.
