Stacks Over Tax

The Dirty Secret About Your Tax Bill Nobody Tells You with Melanin Money

Most entrepreneurs think the biggest problem with taxes is simply paying too much. But the real problem is what happens AFTER the tax bill - because most business owners have absolutely no system for turning retained business capital into long-term wealth. In this episode of Stacks Over Tax, Mark Lewis, EA sits down with the founders of Melanin Money to expose the dirty secret about your tax bill nobody talks about: even if you save money on taxes, it means nothing if you don’t know how to deploy capital intelligently afterward. Together, they break down entrepreneurship, business investing, wealth strategy, cash flow, and how business owners can safely grow retained earnings for maximum long-term impact. You’ll learn: - Why most entrepreneurs waste their tax savings - The hidden problem with “just saving money” - How wealthy business owners deploy retained capital - Safe investing strategies for entrepreneurs - Cash flow investing explained - The difference between earned income and investment income - Why business owners need investment systems - The mindset shift from operator to investor - Long-term wealth building for entrepreneurs - How taxes, investing, and business structure work together Melanin Money has become one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, investing, and wealth creation by teaching business owners and professionals how to build sustainable long-term wealth through ownership, investing, and disciplined financial strategy. Stacks Over Tax is the podcast for entrepreneurs, LLC owners, investors, and business owners who want to legally reduce taxes, protect assets, build generational wealth, and understand the real strategies sophisticated businesses use to create lasting financial freedom. Topics regularly include: - LLC strategies - S-Corp tax savings - Asset protection - IRS audits - Business tax planning - Cash flow investing - Wealth preservation - Entrepreneurship - Business finance - Generational wealth - Family LLCs - Advanced tax strategies - Corporate structure - Financial freedom Connect with Us: http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com [http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com] Take the free 60-second tax reduction survey: http://bit.ly/taxquiz2026 [http://bit.ly/taxquiz2026] Join Our private business owner community: https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group [https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group] Get Your Copy of Mark's Newest Book: "Turn Your $60,000 Salary Into $1 Million" https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion [https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion]

Love Is The Greatest Business Tool for Success

Success in business isn’t just about sales, money, or strategy. According to MLM leader and entrepreneur Tom Challan, the greatest business tool for long-term success is something most entrepreneurs completely overlook: love. In this episode of Stacks Over Tax, Mark Lewis, EA sits down with Tom Challan to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, network marketing, relationships, personal growth, and why genuine care for people may be the most powerful force in building wealth and influence. You’ll learn: - Why relationships drive long-term business success - The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make with people - How trust creates massive business growth - The psychology behind successful leadership - Why most networking feels fake - The role of love in sales and influence - Building a loyal team and community - How emotional intelligence affects wealth creation - The mindset shifts that create lasting success - What MLM and entrepreneurship teach about human nature Stacks Over Tax is the podcast for entrepreneurs, LLC owners, investors, and business owners who want to legally reduce taxes, protect assets, build generational wealth, and master the mindset and strategies that create true financial freedom. Topics regularly include: - Entrepreneurship - Wealth building - Business leadership - LLC strategies - S-Corp tax savings - Asset protection - IRS audits - Business tax planning - Generational wealth - Family business strategy - Cash flow investing - Business mindset - Entrepreneur success strategies Connect with Us: http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com [http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com] Take the free 60-second tax reduction survey: http://bit.ly/taxquiz2026 [http://bit.ly/taxquiz2026] Join Our private business owner community: https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group [https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group] Get Your Copy of Mark's Newest Book: "Turn Your $60,000 Salary Into $1 Million" https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion [https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion]

Real Truth About Deducting Auto Mileage On Your Taxes.

Most business owners are either completely missing legitimate vehicle tax deductions… or they’re deducting auto mileage in ways that dramatically increase their IRS audit risk. In this episode of Stacks Over Tax, Mark Lewis, EA breaks down the truth about deducting auto mileage, how the IRS actually views vehicle deductions, and the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to write off their cars. You’ll learn: - How the IRS mileage deduction really works - The difference between standard mileage and actual expenses - Why poor mileage logs can destroy your deduction - The audit triggers most business owners ignore - LLC and S-Corp vehicle deduction strategies - Personal vs business vehicle use explained - What qualifies as legitimate business mileage - How to document mileage correctly - Common CPA mistakes involving auto deductions - When deducting mileage DOESN’T make sense Stacks Over Tax is the podcast for entrepreneurs, LLC owners, investors, and business owners who want to legally reduce taxes, protect assets, build generational wealth, and understand the real strategies sophisticated businesses use to keep more of their money. Topics regularly include: - LLC strategies - S-Corp tax savings - Asset protection - IRS audits - Business tax planning - Vehicle deductions - Business write-offs - Paying kids tax free - The Augusta Rule - Generational wealth - Family LLCs - Wealth preservation - Corporate structure - Cash flow investing Connect with Us: http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com [http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com] Take the free 60-second tax reduction survey: http://bit.ly/taxquiz2026 [http://bit.ly/taxquiz2026] Join Our private business owner community: https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group [https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group] Get Your Copy of Mark's Newest Book: "Turn Your $60,000 Salary Into $1 Million" https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion [https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion] Join Our private business owner community: https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group [https://www.marksmoneysecrets.com/EWS-Private-Group] Get Your Copy of Mark's Newest Book: "Turn Your $60,000 Salary Into $1 Million" https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion [https://bit.ly/60KtoMillion]

The Surprising Retirement Hack Hiding in Your Health Savings Account

Want to know how an HSA can be your secret weapon for tax-free savings and smart investing? In this episode of Stacks Over Tax, Mark and Sterling make HSAs easy to understand and show you how to really make the most of them.- The real differences between HSAs and FSAs, and why HSAs are way more flexible- Who can open an HSA and how much you can actually put in for 2025- All the ways your HSA money can grow tax-free through investing- What you can spend HSA funds on, and what happens if you use the money for non-medical stuff- A clever hack for using your HSA as a retirement bonus by saving receipts and cashing out tax-free laterHit subscribe for more simple tips on taxes and building wealth!🛒 Shop: www.incorporatefreedom.com/ebook📧 Email: mark@marksmoneysecrets.com📖 Read: ExecutiveMoneyStrategies.com💻 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@MarksMoneyStrategies🎯IG https://www.instagram.com/marksmoneystrategies/ 🎯FB https://www.facebook.com/marksmoneystrategies🎯TT https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmoneystrategies🎙️ Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fL5enxsMP1MCWFPWWtabq?si=12a0119eef1c412e

The TikTok Trust Scam That's About to Ruin Lives

💰 The 1% play a different wealth game. They pay 21% tax while you pay 40%. My Book "Incorporate for Freedom" reveals how the ultra-wealthy: Slash taxes by half (legally), Create lawsuit-proof asset shields, Build tax-free generational wealth GET THE BOOK NOW www.incorporatefreedom.com/ebook--------We Bridge The Gap Between Wall Street Wisdom and Main Street Success.💰We believe entrepreneurs deserve access to the same financial tactics used by the world's most elite businesses. We turn entrepreneurs into their own financial gatekeepers. 💻 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@MarksMoneyStrategies🛒 Shop: www.incorporatefreedom.com/ebook📧 Email: mark@marksmoneysecrets.com📖 Read: ExecutiveMoneyStrategies.com🎯IG https://www.instagram.com/marksmoneystrategies/ 🎯FB https://www.facebook.com/marksmoneystrategies🎯TT https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmoneystrategies🎙️ Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fL5enxsMP1MCWFPWWtabq?si=12a0119eef1c412e🚨TikTok Trust Advice Will DESTROY You!" IRS Just Changed Everything (March 2023)"None of that's true" - When tax experts destroy the biggest trust myths spreading like wildfire on social media. That bearded guy with weird glasses on Instagram promising "tax-free trusts"? He's about to get people arrested. The IRS dropped new regulations in March 2023 that obliterated decades of trust loopholes, but TikTok "gurus" are still pushing the old (now illegal) advice.💣 The Trust Lies Destroying People: • "Trusts don't pay taxes" - LIE (37% tax rate or it passes to your 1040) • "You keep all control" - LIE (IRS says if you control it, you own it) • "Trusts can't be sued" - LIE (anything public = lawsuit target) • "Put it at the top of your structure" - DISASTER waiting to happen🔥 The Single vs Multi-Member DISASTER: Real story: Client had so many single-member companies around his name, there wasn't space on the diagram. Never been sued? "That's why" - because they're all just alter egos with ZERO protection.The 51% Control Trap: Owning 51% of your partnership = same as sole proprietorship. Smart lawyers will pierce that veil instantly and take your personal assets.💡 What Actually Works:* Bifurcate control from ownership (own little, control lots)* Multi-member structures with proper control matrices* Corporate interests in non-disclosure states* Foundation reality check: Assets go in, NEVER come out (it's for the community, not you)🎯 The March 2023 IRS Bomb: The Biden administration finally cracked down on trust abuse. Revenue resolution locked down how trusts actually work. Your "irrevocable" trust? If you've been "playing fast and loose," the IRS now calls it revocable - hello 40% estate tax.The Social Media Problem: People follow dancing cats and trust advice from the same platform. "I saw it on TikTok" isn't a legal defense when you're facing embezzlement charges.⚠️ Perfect for:* Anyone who's seen trust advice on social media* Business owners stuck in single-member LLCs thinking they're protected* People who paid $50K-$75K for "50 trusts and 3 foundations"* Anyone who thinks they need to own 100% of everything--------We Bridge The Gap Between Wall Street Wisdom and Main Street Success.💰We believe entrepreneurs deserve access to the same financial tactics used by the world's most elite businesses. We turn entrepreneurs into their own financial gatekeepers. 💻 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@MarksMoneyStrategies🛒 Shop: www.incorporatefreedom.com/ebook📧 Email: mark@marksmoneysecrets.com📖 Read: ExecutiveMoneyStrategies.com🎯IG https://www.instagram.com/marksmoneystrategies/ 🎯FB https://www.facebook.com/marksmoneystrategies🎯TT https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmoneystrategies🎙️ Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fL5enxsMP1MCWFPWWtabq?si=12a0119eef1c412e#TrustScam #TikTokAdvice #IRSRegulations #AssetProtection #BusinessStructure #TaxStrategy #CorporateStructure #FinancialEducation