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by Mitchell Grant (Author)
You spent decades earning a W-2 paycheck. The tax system was simple: your employer withheld, you filed, and you hoped for a refund. But now that you're on your own-retired, freelancing, consulting, or building something new-the rules have changed. And if you're not using them to your advantage, you're overpaying.
The tax code's best-kept open secret? The same structure that lets businesses keep more of what they earn is available to everyone. Corporations have tax departments. You have this book. Written by Mitchell Grant, who spent 27 years inside the systems that Fortune 500 companies use to manage their tax structures-and realized the same principles could work for everyday Americans. With an MBA and a degree in Finance and Information Systems from two of the Northeast's top universities, Grant takes what he learned behind the curtain of corporate tax strategy and makes it accessible to everyone. Inside, you'll discover: - Why leaving W-2 employment is the biggest tax opportunity of your life-and how most people miss it- How to form an LLC and choose the right tax classification to minimize self-employment tax
- The S-Corp election strategy that can save $3,000-$8,000+ per year on a single income stream
- Deductions most retirees and self-employed individuals miss-home office, health insurance, vehicle expenses, and more
- How to coordinate LLC income with Social Security and Medicare to avoid IRMAA surcharges and benefit reductions
- Retirement account strategies (Solo 401(k), SEP IRA) with higher contribution limits than your old employer plan
- State-by-state tax considerations so you don't pay more than you have to
- Asset protection and estate planning strategies to preserve what you've built
- Real-world case studies with actual numbers showing how retirees could cut their tax bills by 30% or more
- A 12-month action plan so you never wonder what to do next This book is for two kinds of readers: those who already have an LLC and want to use it smarter, and those who don't yet realize how much money they're leaving on the table without one. Whether you're a retiree with consulting income, a freelancer going full-time, or a W-2 employee planning your exit-this is the tax strategy guide you've been looking for. No jargon. No fluff. Just 27 years of corporate-grade tax knowledge, made accessible to you.
Number of Pages: 216
Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 17, 2026
