Mark Kohler, a top tax attorney, CPA, and best-selling author, joins the show to break down powerful tax and wealth-building strategies specifically for entrepreneurs and high-income earners. With decades of experience simplifying tax law for the everyday business owner, Mark dives deep into how smart structuring and proactive planning can help you legally pay less in taxes while building generational wealth.
Throughout the conversation, Mark unpacks how to leverage S Corporations, write off daily expenses, and even pay your kids while saving thousands annually. He also walks through advanced retirement strategies like the Mega Backdoor Roth and self-directed accounts that allow investments in real estate, crypto, and even cows. This episode is packed with golden nuggets for anyone earning between $250k to $1M+ looking to get serious about long-term financial freedom and bulletproofing their wealth.
02:35 – How the Rich Pay Less in Taxes (Legally)
04:54 – Tax Write-Offs You Didn't Know You Could Take
07:21 – Why You NEED an S Corporation ASAP
09:40 – How to Legally Pay Your Kids & Save on Taxes
12:08 – Real Estate + Business = The Ultimate Wealth Hack
14:37 – How to Write Off Travel, Dining & Your Home Office
17:02 – Buying Cows & Crypto with Your Retirement Accounts
19:00 – Mega Backdoor Roth Explained Simply
21:08 – What to Ask Your Accountant if You Make Over $250k
23:10 – Should You File a Tax Extension This Year?
Website: https://markjkohler.com
YouTube: Mark J Kohler (500k+ subscribers)
Instagram: @markjkohler
Books: The Tax and Legal Playbook, The Business Owner’s Guide to Financial Freedom
Podcasts:
The Directed IRA Podcast
Main Street Business Podcast
Live Events: Hosts 2 affordable national conferences annually
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