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KKOS Lawyers Blog
How Cryptocurrency Is Taxed and How to Protect and Plan Before You Sell
As crypto investors mature, tax compliance and strategic planning have become essential. The IRS treats digital assets as property, meaning every transaction can trigger a taxable event. From short- and long-term capital gains to mining income and new reporting rules, the stakes are high.
Divorced Parents Need a Trust: Protecting Your Children and Your Legacy
Divorce changes more than relationships—it changes how your legacy is protected. Without a trust, your ex could end up controlling your children’s inheritance or even inheriting it if tragedy strikes.
The Power of a Solo 401k: Top 5 Reasons You Should Have One
Starting a business is like launching a ship—but without regular upkeep, cracks can form fast. Missing documents, wrong state registration, or expired status can leave your LLC or S-Corp exposed to lawsuits and taxes. KKOS Lawyers’ Entity Clean-Up service closes gaps, restores protection, and keeps your business in good standing so you can focus on growth instead of emergency repairs.
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
Estate Planning Lessons from the Rich and Famous
We believe everyone needs to have an estate plan. Contrary to popular belief, an estate plan is not just for the rich and the powerful, and even people with little or no assets can benefit from having an estate plan. A properly prepared estate plan not only...
Minor Children and Guardianship Designation Decision-Making
Is there any decision more important than who will raise your children if you were to pass away? Every person with minor children should consider this question and should take a simple estate planning step to answer it. MAKING THE DESIGNATION The decision on who will...
The Trustee, Executor and Guardian: The Estate Plan Trifecta
Many people ask us on a regular basis 'who' is going to carry out their wishes when they're gone. All of us should have a Will or Trust, but the 'people' that are going to implement it can be a big question mark sometimes. It's common to be concerned about who will...
Business Formation
When Is It Time for a Trademark?
Wondering if it’s time to trademark your business name, logo, or slogan? Learn when-and why-federal trademark protection matters, plus how to avoid costly mistakes.
When Does a ‘Reverse’ Retirement Rollover Make Sense?
Does it ever make sense to roll over/transfer an IRA to a 401(k)? This is sometimes called a ‘reverse rollover’, and the answer is YES. Here are 5 instances that could save you big-time!
Partnerships and S-Corporations | Like Oil and Water, they don’t Mix
The S-Corp partnership acts like a pair of handcuffs when it comes to tax strategy. Saving SE Tax is secondary to the flexibility partners need in tax planning.
Tax Savings
LLC v. S-Corp – Which is Better?
LLC vs. S-Corp: Learn the tax, legal, and operational differences between these popular business structures-and how to choose the right one for your goals.
Just Throw the Ball: How to Get Your Business Off the Ground
Deven L. Munns, Esq. Starting a successful business can be highly technical and knowing how to do it right can make or break your business. To start the business right, you need to: Come up with a business idea you think would make money. Determine what products or...
Side Hustle Income: Does a C-Corp Make Sense?
By Kevin L. Kennedy, Esq. Let’s say you have a day job working for someone else, but you’re also trying to start a side business. You hope that one day you can leave your ‘day job’ and work for yourself full-time. Maybe this sounds familiar to you. Your first...
