Blog Articles
KKOS Lawyers Blog
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.
The Difference Between a Partner and an Investor
Selling unregistered securities will get you in hot water, and failing to make material disclosures and/or committing fraud in connection with the sale of a security might just land you in Club Fed.
Buying a Property Outside of the United States
Because there are over 195 countries in the world today, each deal will have its own specific considerations. However, there are still common issues and tasks to consider when purchasing real estate outside of the United States.
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.
Latest
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.
Latest
Estate Planning
What can Cinderella teach us about Estate Planning?
“Once upon a time in a faraway land, there was a tiny kingdom - peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition. Here in a stately chateau, there lived a widowed gentleman and his little daughter, Cinderella. Although he was a kind and devoted father, and gave...
Business Formation
What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund?
What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund? Here's the short version, it's a new break that allows you to re-invest gains from any assets (real estate, stock, etc.) into qualifying go-zone funds. You get both tax deferral and some tax reduction as a result of the...
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...
California Supreme Court Makes It Harder to Call Your Worker a “Freelancer”
It seems like you can’t talk business at all these days without hearing something about the “gig economy.” For those unfamiliar with the term, the gig economy is a combination of two factors. It’s an environment where many people have a ‘side gig’ to make ends meet,...
Tax Savings
Simple is Sexy: Maximize Retirement Contributions for Tax, Asset Protection, and Estate Planning Benefits
Many clients appreciate our ability to see the big picture. For example, when it comes to asset protection, estate planning, and tax planning, none of these practice areas happen in a vacuum, meaning the methods and tools used for asset protection will almost always...
Essential Tax & Legal Tips for the NEW Business Owner
Starting a business is a process. It is MUCH more than filing the one or two page articles/certificate of formation with the state. At the same time, it doesn’t have to be so complicated and overwhelming that you never start. Further, not only is starting a...
Bitcoin Basics: What is Cryptocurrency?
Questions about Bitcoin have increased dramatically as investors have seen the price of Bitcoin rise from 30 cents per Bitcoin in 2011 to $2,550 per Bitcoin in July 2017. This article answers basic questions about Bitcoin and we'll have two follow-up articles...
