Finally got my own truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BoyWander, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    But all the ads on Sirius say you run the risk of losing everything! Many people buy into that, and miss the important tax implications.
     
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  3. spyder7723

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    The new tax structure perhaps, but under the old tax structure the break even point was something like 120k net. Not to many guys are netting that one 1 truck.
     
  4. boredsocial

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    It was a lot lower than that for an S corp. Avoiding self employment tax is a pretty big deal.
     
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  5. 77fib77

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    I was told 70k net. But every man's situation is different. You pay yourself 40k, 30k self employment tax is $4500. Extra $1000 for s-corp tax preparation?
     
  6. spyder7723

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    But it's not like that other 30k is tax free.
     
  7. 77fib77

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    No it only saves on self employment tax. 15%.
     
  8. spyder7723

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    And what other taxes are on it instead?
     
  9. BoyWander

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    S Corp passes through profits, so self employment taxes on the wage you pay yourself, and income taxes on the whole thing.
     
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  10. BoyWander

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    Hey @boredsocial I have some questions about produce and such, you mentioned you're a big produce guy, was hoping you could answer some questions privately. Thinking about going reefer but not sure.

    Thanks.
     
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