One of the most notable provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a 20% deduction for qualified business income from so-called pass-through entities, including S corporations and limited liability companies (with some limitations).

Accountants and entrepreneurs are getting creative in ways to help businesses get the most out of tax breaks. Here are a few strategies:

1. Spin out an asset – create two separate, yet related, companies.
2. Reasonable pay – play with salary versus profits.
3. Redefine expertise – are profits related to the skill or reputation of the employees? (There is potential for boundary shifting on this.)
4. Saving for retirement – if you are over the 20% deduction, consider increasing your savings for retirement.

Read the full article on USAToday.com.

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