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  • Did I miss out on stimulus relief?  

    Business Planning | 04.17

    Question of the Week Did I miss out on stimulus relief? It’s that time again…Happy Five-Minute Friday! I hope you all are staying healthy, happy and sane during this time.…
  • Am I getting money from the government? – Part II

    Business Planning | 04.03

    Question of the Week Am I getting money from the government? – Part II Happy Five-Minute Friday all! What. A. Week. The big news this week was the role out…
  • How can I invest in marijuana?

    Business Planning | 02.28

    Question of the Week How can I invest in marijuana? Happy Five-Minute Friday all! I’ve had several of you ask me about investing in marijuana, whether through a dispensary, farming…
  • High deductible plans that don’t qualify for an HSA

    Business Planning | 02.21

    Question of the Week High deductible plans that don’t qualify for an HSA Happy Friday all! This week I have a follow up to last week’s post about HSAs: the…
  • Help! Do I need to send a 1099-Misc?

    Business Planning | 01.31

    Question of the Week Help! Do I need to send a 1099-Misc? Hey all! Happy Five-Minute Friday.  I hope you’ve had a good week! Tax season is officially here. The…
  • Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    Business Planning | 09.17

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
  • The Best Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

    Business Planning | 07.16

    On Tuesday, I gave some tips on improving your finances in 2015 by making simple changes to your retirement account.  These solutions are also accessible to those of you who…
  • Can I Deduct That As A Business Expense?

    Business Planning | 03.17

    I work with many business owners and by far, the most commonly asked question I get is, “Can I deduct that as a business expense?” As with all good tax law…
  • Should I Have A Single Person S-Corporation?

    Business Planning | 02.17

    The 2018 tax season is here! We are finally going to see the effects of the tax law change at the end of 2017. And as you can image, lots…
  • Single-member LLC or S-Corp? Finding the right business structure for your one- or two-person business

    Business Planning | 11.28

    Do you manage a one- or two-person business? You may want to re-evaluate the way you structure your business in 2019, as new tax rules change the incentives for very…
  • The Business Owner’s Guide to the Qualified Business Income Deduction

    Business Planning | 10.03

    Are you eligible for a 20 percent business income deduction this year? The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is one of the most intriguing elements of the Tax Cuts and…
  • Maximizing Your Home Office Deduction

    Business Planning | 08.29

    Working from home is awesome. The commute is short, you don’t have people dropping in to chit chat and depending on the day you may not even have to shower.…
  • How to Save for Retirement in Your Small Businesses

    Business Planning | 07.25

    When you start your own business, no one else can tell you how to do what you do, and that’s a great feeling. But on the other hand, no one…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.