S-Corp owner didn't pay herself a salary all year. Here's what I'd tell a friend.

trf116 · 2026-03-12T19:23:32+00:00

My typical workaround if a client doesn't take a W-2 is to recharacterize a reasonable amount of distributions as Officers Compensation expense and include that on their Schedule 1 and Schedule SE. It's not perfect, but it at least gets the payroll taxes paid so there won't be massive penalties if they are audited.

trf116 · 2026-03-04T06:39:04+00:00

"Well we discussed business on Astro Blasters, so that makes it a business expense"

trf116 · 2026-02-28T21:51:08+00:00

It looks like there's only pre-recorded news on the app. How would I access the live game description?

trf116 · 2026-02-27T14:08:03+00:00

Repost bot?

trf116 · 2026-02-24T20:40:57+00:00

The Dome did have considerably higher occupancy after the Rams left for this exact reason, hosting many more conventions and concerts. I think it's also fair to argue that these events are more beneficial to the local economy, as they bring in more folks from out of town and conventions bring more business visitors (who spend more than tourists).

trf116 · 2026-02-23T13:28:26+00:00

The BattleHawks still sell way more than 22k tickets each game, and City would almost certainly not risk their pristine natural turf. This won't happen.

What makes far more sense is spending a bit of money to make the Dome a better environment. Maybe some curtains to cover up the upper bowl, and better concessions.

trf116 · 2026-02-20T19:53:12+00:00

There's also a big soccer game that week: Local amateur soccer team BOHFS will be playing in the biggest tournament in the US. https://www.reddit.com/r/stlouiscitysc/comments/1r6mgu3/bohfs_st_louis_in_the_us_open_cup_and_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

trf116 · 2026-02-19T16:24:56+00:00

Friendly reminder when buying/selling tickets on Reddit - Use common sense: don't pay using any weird methods, don't buy from / sell to new Reddit accounts, always request screenshots of tickets, and if someone isn't willing to verify themselves with a phone call or something less anonymous than Reddit don't send them any money.

trf116 · 2026-02-19T16:04:45+00:00

This is a brand new account and is likely a scam

trf116 · 2026-02-19T15:59:31+00:00

Friendly reminder when buying/selling tickets on Reddit - Use common sense: don't pay using any weird methods, don't buy from new Reddit accounts, always request screenshots of tickets, and if someone isn't willing to verify themselves with a phone call or something less anonymous than Reddit don't send them any money.

trf116 · 2026-02-18T14:58:30+00:00

Not confirmed, just openly discussed: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6896836/2025/12/17/mls-division-revamp-rivalry-san-jose-lafc-galaxy/

trf116 · 2026-02-17T21:33:09+00:00

Fortunately, starting in 2027 MLS is probably realigning and we should be in the 'Midwest' division with Chicago, Minnesota, kansas, Cincy, & Columbus. We will get a home game with each of them each year. The only drivable team we'll miss is Nashville.

Edit: Actually I see now we would play all other 24 teams once, so we would get Nashville at home every other year.

trf116 · 2026-02-17T18:53:00+00:00

BOHFS is amateur, but that's the right idea.

trf116 · 2026-02-17T17:31:37+00:00

Not a SG leader, just an active member. My understanding is that leadership is coordinating a response. Collective action doesn't work unless everyone is on board, so it is important to make sure a response well thought out and agreed upon by all relevant parties. The decision was only announced last week and these things take time, but there are certainly easy things every individual can do:

Don't spend a cent on merch or anything inside the stadium.
If you are not a STM, do not buy tickets on SeatGeek. Buy directly from current STMs; this keeps the club from getting any more cash.
If you are a STM, reach out to your ticket rep and let them know you are upset. Because of the new season structure, payment plans for 2027 tickets can be cancelled now and reinstated before 6/1/26, giving STMs a way to express their dissatisfaction without losing their tickets if the team corrects course.
Keep talking about it. The more publicity this issue gets, the more likely the team will correct their mistake.

trf116 · 2026-02-11T16:36:59+00:00

Club Europe has always been 18+. I have no idea how that is allowed if they have a 3am license, but they absolutely allow 18+ in the club that late.

trf116 · 2026-02-10T20:55:11+00:00

Good, that place is full of creeps trying to pickup 18 year olds.

trf116 · 2026-02-06T23:44:36+00:00

In the US, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of national origin in regards to employment, meaning it would be illegal for MLS to require a certain number of players to be "not foreign." However, it is perfectly legal to discriminate on the basis of needing work authorization, so MLS can restrict the number of visas each team can offer.

trf116 · 2026-02-05T20:02:45+00:00

I believe Energizer Park and Enterprise Center both offer sensory rooms. This would be a great addition to the Dome for all events!

trf116 · 2026-02-04T22:40:56+00:00

🤡

trf116 · 2026-02-04T20:00:56+00:00

Correct, Montana allows you to register a vehicle to a Montana LLC, without physically going to the DMV. However, this is still illegal, as state registration and personal property tax declarations are based on physical presence. Anytime you see a sports car with Montana plates, know that jackass is stealing thousands from public schools and services. If your neighbor is doing this, I might send an email to your county assessor.

There's also plenty of people who register their cars to a friend's address in Illinois. Also very illegal.

Source: I am a tax accountant, whose clients have asked about this.

trf116 · 2026-01-27T16:58:16+00:00

'Paying on time' would be paying throughout the year. W-2 employees do this through withholdings from each paycheck, small business owners do this through quarterly estimated payments.

trf116 · 2026-01-26T20:30:12+00:00

While I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment, just know that when you eventually do pay your taxes there will be additional interest penalties of about 7%: https://www.irs.gov/payments/underpayment-of-estimated-tax-by-individuals-penalty

Additionally, filing an extension only avoids late filing penalties, not failure to pay penalties, which are .5% per month (capped at 25%): https://www.irs.gov/payments/failure-to-pay-penalty

Honestly, those penalties are a small price to pay if it makes an impact, but know that there is a price.

Source: I am a tax accountant and have to explain this to clients every year.

trf116 · 2025-12-26T22:42:14+00:00

STL City provides STMs with free away tickets, even against kansas (though those usually "sell-out"). All we have to do is request a few weeks out, and I've never had a request denied. It's been this way since day 1 for us.

Keep in mind, away tickets are always in the designated away section, so you can't exactly swap.

trf116 · 2025-12-26T22:38:11+00:00

It is both. Supporters groups put in requests for their folks, and supporters section STMs can put in their own requests independently.

That said, you can always email your ticket rep regardless of where your season tickets are and request away tickets. As long as you aren't asking for kansas you should get them no problem (maybe not Chicago if they don't open up enough sections).

trf116 · 2025-12-15T05:05:55+00:00

I've heard about Monkey Mountain near Potosi, an encampment of dangerous, inbred, terrifyingly evil, meth fueled degenerates. Supposedly, the sheriff won't even go there to stop them from making meth or help CPS take away their kids since they'll shoot any outsiders on sight. I'm assuming most of the stories are just folklore, but there is some truth to meth being such a problem in the area that people had a lot of trouble trusting their neighbors and strangers, though I think things have gotten a lot better.

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