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Tax Tip Tuesday: The PTE Election — A Simple Way California Business Owners Save on Taxes
The PTE election sounds technical, but the idea is simple: let your business pay a piece of your California tax so you can deduct it federally without a cap. Here's a plain-English breakdown of how it works and who it's for.
Jun 302 min read


Tax Talk Thursday: Multi-Entity Structures — How the IRS Views Complexity
Organizational chart showing multiple connected business entities — MKHS Tax Group blog on multi-entity structures and IRS scrutiny If your business has grown to include more than one entity — an operating company, a holding company, maybe a separate property LLC — you're not doing anything wrong. Multi-entity structures are common, often advisable, and frequently the smartest way to separate liability, isolate assets, and plan for growth. But it's worth understanding how the
Jun 253 min read


Tax Tip Tuesday: Augusta Rule Basics
Most business owners have never heard of the Augusta Rule — a tax provision that lets you rent your own home to your business for up to 14 days a year, with the rental income excluded from your personal taxes entirely. This week's Tax Tip Tuesday
breaks down how it works, who qualifies, and why the size of your home changes the math.
Jun 234 min read


Tax Talk Thursday: Back-to-School Tax Tips for Parents
Back-to-school season isn’t just about backpacks, lunch boxes, and new schedules — it’s also a great time for parents to review their tax...
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Tax Talk Thursday: Sole Prop, LLC, S Corp, or C Corp? Choosing the Right Business Entity for Tax Efficiency and Growth
One of the first decisions new business owners face is how to structure their business. The choice between a sole proprietorship, LLC, S...
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Ordinary Income vs. Distributions: What’s Really Being Taxed in Pass-Through Entities.
Many business owners are familiar with the idea of ‘ordinary income’ and ‘distributions,’ but these two concepts are very different.
Nov 26, 20243 min read


LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp: How to Pick the Perfect Business Entity Before Year-End
Starting a new business is exciting, but it comes with big decisions—one of the most important being the choice of your business entity.
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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