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Mark J. Kohler

Mark J. Kohler

Mark J. Kohler, a certified public accountant in Irvine, Calif., is a partner in the accounting firm Kohler & Eyre, and the law firm Kyler, Kohler, Ostermiller, & Sorensen LLP, specializing in business, estate and tax. He is the author of What Your CPA Isn't Telling You from Entrepreneur Press.

How to Protect Your Business From Personal Legal Trouble

Without taking the proper steps to protect your company, you could be putting it at risk in the event of personal issues like a divorce or a car accident. Here are steps to help you plan ahead.
May 14, 2013 in Personal Finance
How Incorporating in Delaware or Nevada Can Hurt You

How Incorporating in Delaware or Nevada Can Hurt You

Before you think of incorporating your startup in a "tax haven" state, here is what young entrepreneurs need to know.
May 7, 2013 in Tax Center
How to Protect Your Personal Finances From Business Risks

How to Protect Your Personal Finances From Business Risks

You need to be prepared should your company one day be faced with a lawsuit or accident. Here are four ways to make sure your personal finances are safeguarded from business liabilities.
May 2, 2013 in Personal Finance
How to Buy More Time on Your Taxes With an Extension

How to Buy More Time on Your Taxes With an Extension

Don't feel pressured to file by April 15. If you're scrambling to get your taxes done this weekend, you might be better off filing for an extension. Here's how to do it the right way.
April 12, 2013 in Tax Center
5 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Taxes

5 Questions to Ask Before Filing Your Taxes

Don't file your taxes just yet. You could save yourself more money by answering these five simple questions.
April 4, 2013 in Tax Center
7 Tips for Keeping Receipts Organized for Tax Time

7 Tips for Keeping Receipts Organized for Tax Time

Your accountant will love you if you follow these record-keeping basics. And auditors will have less cause for concern.
February 22, 2013 in Tax Center
Tips for Writeoffs, Obamacare and Keeping the Tax Man at BayPlay Video

Tips for Writeoffs, Obamacare and Keeping the Tax Man at Bay (Video)

Tax accountant Mark Kohler offers need-to-know advice to business owners.
January 9, 2013 in Tax Center
What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff Deal and Saving Taxes in 2013

What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff Deal and Saving Taxes in 2013

Here's what entrepreneurs need to know about the American Taxpayer Relief Act.
January 4, 2013 in Tax Center
Fiscal Cliff Worries? Starting a New Business Could Be Your Best Tax Option

Fiscal Cliff Worries? Starting a New Business Could Be Your Best Tax Option

Higher taxes are all but certain. Here are four ways starting a new business can help you offset the impact of any fiscal cliff changes.
December 19, 2012 in Tax Center
Why You Should Hire Your Kids This Summer

Why You Should Hire Your Kids This Summer

Putting your children on your payroll can help save on taxes and give them a taste of entrepreneurship.
July 12, 2012 in Tax Center
How to Know Which State to Incorporate Your BusinessPlay Video

How to Know Which State to Incorporate Your Business (Video)

You might not want to incorporate in a state other than the one where your company is doing business, attorney Mark Kohler says.
May 30, 2012 in Legal Basics For Startups
How to Legally Protect Your Home If Your Business Is SuedPlay Video

How to Legally Protect Your Home If Your Business Is Sued (Video)

Before starting up, it's important to set up protections for your personal assets, including your home. Here, attorney Mark Kohler explains.
May 7, 2012 in Legal Basics For Startups
Four Ways to Write Off Health-Care ExpensesPlay Video

Four Ways to Write Off Health-Care Expenses (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler discusses four options for taking advantage of this write-off.
April 16, 2012 in Tax Center
Three Tips for Maximizing the Meals Write-OffPlay Video

Three Tips for Maximizing the Meals Write-Off (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for how you can make the most of this deduction without getting audited.
April 14, 2012 in Tax Center
How a Health Savings Account Can Be a Smart Tax StrategyPlay Video

How a Health Savings Account Can Be a Smart Tax Strategy (Video)

Have you been considering a health savings account? Here, accountant Mark Kohler explains the advantages.
April 9, 2012 in Tax Center
I'm Being Audited. Now What?Play Video

I'm Being Audited. Now What? (Video)

Don't let a tax audit get you down. Accountant Mark Kohler offers four tips to help you save time and money.
April 7, 2012 in Tax Center
Why You Might Want to Consider Putting Your Children on PayrollPlay Video

Why You Might Want to Consider Putting Your Children on Payroll (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler explains how putting your kids to work for your business can result in a sizable, and legal, tax write-off.
April 4, 2012 in Tax Center
How to Avoid the Biggest Bookkeeping MistakePlay Video

How to Avoid the Biggest Bookkeeping Mistake (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler shares tips for how to steer clear of this tax time no-no.
March 31, 2012 in Tax Center
Why You Should Consider Using the Home-Based Office DeductionPlay Video

Why You Should Consider Using the Home-Based Office Deduction (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler explains how this write-off can be useful come tax time.
March 26, 2012 in Tax Center
Three Tips for Avoiding a Tax AuditPlay Video

Three Tips for Avoiding a Tax Audit (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for how you can keep the IRS from knocking on your door.
March 22, 2012 in Tax Center
Why Posting a Net Loss Isn't a Bad Thing Come Tax TimePlay Video

Why Posting a Net Loss Isn't a Bad Thing Come Tax Time (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler explains how you can make the best of a net loss when reporting your business taxes.
March 14, 2012 in Tax Center
Four Tips for Backing Up Tax DocumentsPlay Video

Four Tips for Backing Up Tax Documents (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for keeping critical tax documents organized and safe.
March 8, 2012 in Tax Center
How to Save Money With the Small Business Health-Care Tax CreditPlay Video

How to Save Money With the Small Business Health-Care Tax Credit (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler explains the three rules for how to maximize this credit.
March 6, 2012 in Tax Center
How to Choose the Best Legal Entity for Your BusinessPlay Video

How to Choose the Best Legal Entity for Your Business (Video)

Choosing a legal entity can be complicated, but it can help protect your business's assets. Attorney Mark Kohler explains.
March 6, 2012 in Legal Center
What You Need to Prove a Business ExpensePlay Video

What You Need to Prove a Business Expense (Video)

Think your credit card statement is enough to verify business expenses to the IRS? Think again.
March 6, 2012 in Tax Center
How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake on Your First Tax Return as an EntrepreneurPlay Video

How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake on Your First Tax Return as an Entrepreneur (Video)

Accountant Mark Kohler says business owners need to keep track of this particular expense when starting up.
March 6, 2012 in Tax Center
Six Year-End Tax-Saving Tips

Six Year-End Tax-Saving Tips

Consider these last-minute tax-saving strategies for small businesses -- before it's too late.
December 27, 2011 in Tax Center
How to Scam-Proof Your Business

How to Scam-Proof Your Business

When a prospective tax scheme or business strategy sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Here are four of the most common cons that target business owners.
November 3, 2011 in Tax Center
Three Tips for Writing Off Auto ExpensesPlay Video

Three Tips for Writing Off Auto Expenses (Video)

What's the best way to maximize the auto deduction on your taxes? CPA and attorney Mark Kohler shares some advice.
October 28, 2011 in Tax Center
Looking to Pay Less in Taxes? Consider a Health Savings Account

Looking to Pay Less in Taxes? Consider a Health Savings Account

How you can transform spending on health care into a tax-savings strategy.
July 20, 2011 in Tax Center

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