Small Business Tax Savings Podcast Mike Jesowshek, CPA

Send us a Text Message.Are you making the most of your tax strategies and deductions this year?In this episode, Mike Jesowshek provides a mid-year tax savings check-in for small business owners. He emphasizes the importance of reviewing tax strategies, implementing them correctly, and maximizing deductions. Key topics include entity structure review, retirement planning, incorporating children into the business, utilizing the Augusta rule, tracking automobile expenses, and keeping bookkeeping...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how hiring your kids in your business could save you money and teach them invaluable life lessons?In this episode, Mike Jesowshek addresses common myths about hiring your children in your business. He outlines the potential tax benefits, the necessary legal steps, and the educational value for the children involved. Mike emphasizes that proper implementation and documentation are key to ensuring the strategy's legality and effectiveness. He also discusses ...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered if you can retroactively claim depreciation on a rental property or how to effectively structure multiple business entities for tax benefits?In this episode, Mike answers various listener questions related to tax strategies for small business owners. He covers topics including retroactive depreciation for rental properties, structuring multiple business entities, handling business-related vehicles, quarterly estimated tax payments, charitable contributions...

Send us a Text Message.Are you maximizing your tax savings with the QBI deduction? In this episode, Mike delves into the intricacies of the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction, also known as the Section 199A deduction, which was part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He explains the basic rules and income thresholds, discusses which types of income qualify, and provides details on how to calculate the deduction. Additionally, he addresses the expiration of the QBI deduction after 2025 ...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered if your business can deduct the cost of an on-site gym? In this episode, Mike focuses on the tax deductibility of gym memberships and on-premises athletic facilities for small businesses. He clarifies that personal gym memberships are not deductible, with rare exceptions for fitness instructors. However, gyms or athletic facilities located on business premises can be deductible if they primarily serve rank-and-file employees, not owners or hi...

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how to save on taxes with your business meal expenses?In this episode, Mike Jesowshek discusses the ins and outs of meal expense deductions for small business owners. He explains how these deductions can turn after-tax spending into pre-tax spending and outlines the criteria for deductibility. Mike emphasizes the importance of detailed record-keeping and highlights various scenarios where meal expenses can be deducted. He also touches on the differentiatio...