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Tax Planning For Pass-Through Business Entities After Tax Reform

John Dundon, Pass-Throughs And Tax Cuts And Jobs Act

Tax planning under the TCJA for pass through entities is a post for small business owners everywhere paying US income taxes.

Now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is in full swing, many of you have been clamoring for tax planning strategies. This post addresses some essential aspects of the Act and suggest some strategic implications to be used for planning purposes.

One of the most significant changes coming out of the TCJA are the new tax rates:

  • The individual tax rate is reduced to a maximum 37%.
  • The tax rate for pass-through entities can be reduced by 20%.
  • The corporate tax rate is reduced from 35% to as low as 21%.

As a result of these new tax rates there is a growing debate over whether a business should be organized as a pass-through entity or a full blown ‘C’ corporation. 

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Federal Tax Deduction Allowed For Gluten Free Diet With Physicians Prescription

John Dundon, Gluten Free Diet Tax Deduction

Many people suffer from Celiac’s disease.  To be eligible to deduct the excess costs of a gluten-free diet under Internal Revenue Code Section 213, you must have a documented reason to require the observance of a gluten-free diet, along with a physician’s prescription to follow a gluten-free diet. This should provide sufficient documentation of eligibility.

The excess cost of gluten-free food can be deducted if you can deduct expenses paid for medical care for yourself, a spouse, or a dependent, to the extent the aggregate expenses exceed 10 percent of adjusted gross income.

If you meet both criteria above and choose to itemize deductions start collecting receipts and record them regularly. Download a spreadsheet from the Celiac Sprue Association for calculating the deductible expense.

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