Main Street Business

By: Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen
  • Summary

  • The Main Street Business Podcast hosted by Mark J. Kohler with co-host Mat Sorensen discuss complex tax and legal topics like LLCs, corporations, estate planning, raising capital, and retirement planning in an engaging and charismatic way, making it easy for anyone to understand.

    Mark J. Kohler has done over +10,000 consultations with clients, is a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and CFO/Board Member of Directed IRA Trust Company with $2B+ in managed assets. He’s a best-selling author of six books, national speaker and founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, a program training thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents on proven strategies, effectively changing the lives of millions of small business owners in America.

    © 2024 Main Street Business
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Episodes
  • #528 All Things Solo 401k
    Sep 17 2024

    In this latest episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen explore the Solo 401(k), detailing how self-employed professionals and small business owners can benefit from its substantial contribution caps and diverse investment opportunities, such as real estate and cryptocurrencies.

    Here are some of the highlights:

    • Mark and Mat breakdown how a solo 401(k) is key to building retirement wealth.
    • Mark and Mat unpack the optimal order of investing: Company match, Roth IRA, HSA, then solo 401(k).
    • Why the Solo 401(k) is ideal for high-income self-employed individuals.
    • Cannot have solo 401(k) with full-time employees (1000+ hours/year)
    • Spouse can have separate solo 401(k) if they have their own business
    • Self-directing investments: Not limited to stocks, can invest in real estate, private companies, crypto
    • Importance of maintenance and requirements: Track contributions, file Form 5500 when assets exceed $250,000
    • Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute demo.
    • You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant tax & legal event of the year: Tax and Legal 360
    • Curious what my new certification is all about? Learn More
    • Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away!
    • Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE!
    • Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler
    • Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
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    53 mins
  • #527 Tax Advisors Playbook: Moving Your Client From An LLC To an S-Corp
    Sep 10 2024

    In this latest episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler explores the benefits and processes involved in converting to an S Corporation. Learn how making the switch can save your clients money, the critical timelines for filing, and how the Kohler Payroll Matrix can guide setting reasonable compensation.

    Here are some of the highlights:

    • Mark recommends converting to S Corporations when net income reaches $40,000-$50,000.
    • Mark advises and breaks down how to convert an LLC to S Corp using Forms 8832 and 2553.
    • How tax professionals can present the S Corporation strategy as a new tax-saving opportunity to clients.
    • The significance of implementing payroll before year-end for retroactive elections.
    • How to use the Kohler Payroll Matrix as a tool for determining reasonable compensation.
    • Using retroactive S election with Rev. Rule 2013-30 for mid-year conversions
    • After-the-fact quarterly payroll recommended for flexibility.
    • Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute demo.
    • You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant tax & legal event of the year: Tax and Legal 360
    • Curious what my new certification is all about? Learn More
    • Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away!
    • Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE!
    • Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler
    • Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
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    26 mins
  • #526 So You Just Formed An LLC... Now What?
    Sep 6 2024

    Join Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen in this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast for a comprehensive guide on setting up and running LLCs and S Corporations. From crucial legal requirements to strategic financial practices, get equipped with knowledge on new BOI reporting rules and how these could impact your business in 2024.

    Here are some of the highlights:

    • Mark and Mat stress the importance of properly setting up and maintaining LLCs and S Corps
    • Mark and Mat advise opening separate bank accounts for entities.
    • Use entity names on contracts, agreements, and property titles.
    • How BOI applies to most small businesses, exemptions for large companies.
    • Mark and Mat debate the crucial effectiveness of BOI reporting.
    • The severity of penalties for non-compliance.
    • The significance of maintaining accurate bookkeeping.
    • Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute demo.
    • You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant tax & legal event of the year: Tax and Legal 360
    • Curious what my new certification is all about? Learn More
    • Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away!
    • Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE!
    • Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler
    • Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
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    34 mins

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Phenomenal podcast

Mark and Mat are fantastic! The information they share is so important and they deliver it perfectly!

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