If you are a high-income business owner, “maxing out the 401(k)” can feel like doing everything right and still writing a painful tax check.
That is because for many professional service firms and high-profit S Corp or Partnership owners, the 401(k) is the starter kit. It is valuable, but it caps out quickly relative to…
Let’s talk about the moment it usually starts.
You form the S Corp, open a bank account, get that shiny business debit card… and then life happens. You’re grabbing a coffee on the way to a client meeting, your personal utility bill is due, or your rent hits and the business account has the cash.…
For years, high earners have heard a familiar line: “Take the deduction now. You’ll be in a lower bracket later.” Sounds tidy. Sounds responsible. And sometimes, it’s even true.
But for many executives, business owners, and high-income professionals, that advice is starting to feel… outdated.
Why? Because the modern retirement problem isn’t just “How do…
Offering a 401(k) plan is one of the best ways for business owners to attract and keep top talent. It also gives employees a valuable benefit that helps them plan for their financial future. A Traditional 401(k) plan is a retirement plan that employers offer to their employees. It lets eligible employees save for retirement…
Paying family members for real work in your business can legally shift income into lower brackets, reduce self-employment tax, and keep more money in the family—while teaching valuable skills. Here’s the short, practical version.
Why it works
Income shifting: Pay your child for bona fide work → income moves from your higher bracket to their…