Lower Your Taxes, Increase Your Profits
Karla Dennis And Associates, Inc.™ has a large network of tax professionals who know the tax code and specialize in strategic tax planning. Our tax experts are licensed enrolled agents who have a high understanding of the U.S. tax laws. We are licensed to operate in all 50 states and our national outlook makes us ideal for businesses that operate in different states or those that are looking to grow their businesses.
We have helped business reduce their tax burdens and earn more income and if you are overburdened by the taxes that you are paying, get in touch and let’s discuss ways to make your business more tax-efficient through strategic tax planning.
Why Strategic Tax Planning is something you are not likely to receive from your CPA?
Accountants understand just a small portion of the tax code. Rather than being focused on the future, their interest is in historical record keeping. Some may offer reactive business tax advice but most hardly understand how to strategically use the tax code to realize more savings for your business.
Most CPAs are not flexible and open to change. They are great for plugging in the numbers and maintaining the books but most hardly factor your business’ short term and long-term goals in their operations. Strategic tax advisors should factor in the business owner’s lifestyle, spending habits and personal as well as business goals to develop an effective tax plan.
Small business tax accountants are quite cautious. The tax code contains more than 70,000 pages of tax green lights but your regular CPA only concentrates on about 5 pages of red lights to ensure that your business is not flagged by the IRS. The tax code is meant to be used and not feared and an experienced tax specialist will make use of the code to reduce the amount you need to pay in taxes and to help you retain more of the income from your business.
Our Approach
Do you keep getting bad news every tax season? Are you paying more taxes than you need to? If that’s the case, then you need targeted and hard-hitting taxation strategies that will help you reduce the taxes you pay to the IRS and preserve your wealth. At Karla Dennis And Associates, Inc.™, we have a unique taxation skill set and industry experience that helps us find loopholes in the tax code that result in big savings to our clients at the end of the year.
Our corporate tax planning services provide businesses with custom tax strategies that offer them competitive advantage by reducing their business costs and raising their profit margins and shareholder value.
At Karla Dennis And Associates, Inc.™, we listen to you. We understand that every business and industry is different and that is why we take the time to understand your business, your priorities, and goals. This is more comprehensive than what traditional tax planning services offer since we employ deep examination tactics that help us find out more about your business. We perform this deep analysis so as to know how to serve you best. Our goal is to optimize your business’ tax efficiency while respecting your risk tolerance.
We will analyze your financial statements, tax returns, current federal tax plan, and employee information. Even when you have complied with all tax laws and avoided an audit, questions still remain of whether your tax burden could have been lower. Yes, it could be lower and our tax experts who understand your business will use your data to craft a strategic tax plan that will see you pay lower taxes.
We don’t just stop with the customized tax plan. We purpose to establish relationships with our esteemed clients so as to help them deal with changing tax laws. When the laws change so will our tax strategy for your business and this will ensure that your business is not exposed to the risks of using outdated tax principles.
From Our Blog
8 Retirement Moves You’re Most Likely to Regret
Quitting work too soon. One-third of all retirees will live to be over 91 years of age. Avoid the mistake of rushing to retire as soon as possible. Working until age 66 instead of 62 will increase your social security benefits by 25 percent. You can expect social security payments 75 percent higher if you wait until you’re 70 years old. Overestimating investment returns. Stock market returns can be depressed for 10 years or more. Just because the average return is 7.0 percent after adjusting for inflation doesn’t mean it’s seven percent every year. Be realistic in your assumptions about future returns.
Filing for Bankruptcy as a Retiree
Calculate what your income is. Your income will determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Income qualifications vary from one state to another, however, so it’s important to check the requirements for your state. Ensure your debts will be erased if you file for bankruptcy. Debts can be secured or unsecured, and some types of secured debts won’t go away when you file. What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Chapter 7 erases any unsecured debt, which includes medical bills as well as credit card debt. Your income has to be below a certain level for you to qualify for this type of bankruptcy and this level varies from one state to another. The downside of filing for Chapter 7 is that your assets will be sold to pay your creditors back. Your creditors will not be paid back if there are no assets to sell. What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Chapter 13 bankruptcy includes setting up a restructuration plan, usually with monthly payments. Filing for this type of bankruptcy means that you’ll have pay at least a portion of your debt. The main advantage of Chapter 13 is that your assets won’t be sold. However, you’ll have to prove that your income allows you to keep up with the repayment plan after subtracting your living expenses. Your secured debts also have to be below a certain level in order to qualify for Chapter 13. What kind of assets could you lose if you file under Chapter 7?
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Top 10 Financial Challenges for Millennials
A lack of preparation for financial emergencies. Everyone needs an emergency fund. While the lack of an emergency fund is common within every age group, millennials are especially likely to not have any money set aside for emergencies. Strive to set aside 3-6 months of living expenses and you’ll be prepared for most financial emergencies. Failing to take advantage of 401(k) matching. If your employer offers 401(k) matching, take advantage of it. Not only will your money work for you, but your employer is giving you the same amount as what you’re investing. Considering future growth, your employer could be handing you a fortune – for free!
Think Like a CFO in Your Personal Finances and Enjoy a Brighter Future
Many people handle money well at work, but horribly at home. There’s a different mindset when you’re expected to act like a professional. What if you handled your personal finances with the same professionalism a CFO takes care of business? Discipline and professionalism can add a lot to your personal financial future. Just because no one is watching you doesn’t mean you can be irresponsible with your finances at home. Act like a CFO and take control of your money: 1. Live by your budget. Even the wealthiest companies have budgets that each department and manager are expected to follow. As your own personal CFO, you should prepare a monthly budget and chart any discrepancies. Then make the necessary budget adjustments. • If you don’t have a budget, creating one is the first order of business.
