Have you ever wondered how to structure your multiple business ventures efficiently while minimizing your tax burden? 

Mike Jesowshek delves into the complexities of business structuring, particularly for individuals owning multiple businesses or in partnership. He emphasizes the utility of S Corporations in reducing self-employment taxes and the importance of establishing a parent S Corporation to streamline business operations, financial management, and tax filing. Mike advocates for separate bookkeeping for each entity, despite their consolidation under the parent S Corp, to maintain clarity in financial and legal aspects.

[00:00 - 04:20] Introduction to Business Structuring and Exploring S Corporation Complexities

• Mike Jesowshek discusses the importance of structuring for business owners with multiple ventures or partnerships. 
• He introduces the concept of S Corporations and their benefits.
• Mike elaborates on the complexities and requirements of maintaining S Corporations, like payroll and tax filings.

[04:20 - 07:03] Structuring for Operational Efficiency

• The conversation shifts to operational structuring, emphasizing separate bookkeeping for legal and financial clarity.
• Mike stresses the importance of having a singular parent S Corporation owning other businesses.

[07:03 - 11:32] Tax Considerations and Partnership Structures

• What are the tax implications and structuring options for partnerships?
• Mike discusses different scenarios where S Corporations can benefit or complicate partnership arrangements.

[11:32 - 20:09] Practical Tips and Conclusion

• Mike shares his concluding thoughts on business structuring with a focus on legal consultation and tax efficiency.
• He wraps up by encouraging listeners to plan their business structure mindfully and consult professionals.

Direct Quotes:

"When we talk about S Corporations, obviously the goal is to minimize self-employment taxes, but S Corps comes with some complexities as well." - Mike Jesowshek, CPA

"We want to have one company that we're actively participating in running through with all of our income before touching us. And we want that company to be in most cases, an S corporation." - Mike Jesowshek, CPA

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Podcast Host: Mike Jesowshek, CPA - Founder and Host of Small Business Tax Savings Podcast

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