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by Mark J. Kohler
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Every year, millions of Americans sit down with their tax documents, hand them over to an accountant, and hope for the best. They have been told that paying taxes is a civic duty, that the system is fair, and that there is little they can do to change their situation. They work hard, earn a paycheck, watch a significant portion disappear before it ever reaches their bank account, and then pay again when they spend what remains. They believe this is simply how the world works.
**Author:** Mark J. Kohler
**Estimated Reading Time:** 45 minutes
**What You'll Learn:**
- Why the tax code rewards business owners and how to claim those rewards - How to choose the right business entity for your situation - The power of real estate investing for long-term wealth - How to legally involve your family in your business for tax benefits - Strategies for health care, retirement, and estate planning that most people miss
**Who This Book Is For:**
This book is for anyone who has ever looked at their tax bill and wondered if there is a better way. It is for employees who feel trapped by withholding, for small business owners who suspect they are leaving money on the table, and for anyone who wants to build wealth rather than simply earn income. If you are ready to think differently about taxes, money, and the role of entrepreneurship in your life, this book will show you the path.
Every year, millions of Americans sit down with their tax documents, hand them over to an accountant, and hope for the best. They have been told that paying taxes is a civic duty, that the system is fair, and that there is little they can do to change their situation. They work hard, earn a paycheck, watch a significant portion disappear before it ever reaches their bank account, and then pay again when they spend what remains. They believe this is simply how the world works. Mark J. Kohler has spent his career showing people that this belief is wrong. The truth is that the American tax code is not a neutral document. It is a massive, complex set of incentives and penalties that rewards certain behaviors and punishes others. And the most heavily rewarded behavior in the entire code is business ownership. The tax code does not simply allow business owners to keep more of their money. It actively encourages them to do so through deductions, credits, entity structures, and retirement options that employees can only dream about. This creates a profound divide. On one side are the employees, who pay taxes first and then try to live on what remains. On the other side are the business owners, who earn money, deduct legitimate business expenses, and then pay taxes on what remains. The difference between these two positions is not a matter of loopholes or shady accounting. It is a matter of understanding how the system is designed and choosing to participate in it fully. Kohler's central message is simple and direct: quit paying taxes and then paying for your stuff. Instead, put your stuff on the payroll in your business and let the business pay for it. This…
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Choose the right business entity. For most small businesses, an S-Corporation or LLC provides the best balance of benefi
Create a strategic plan and a marketing plan to provide focus and direction for your business.
Purchase one rental property per year, focusing on properties that at least break even on cash flow.
Hire your children in your business to shift income to lower tax brackets and teach financial skills.
Use an HSA to save for health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
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