My wife and I are both W2 employees. 

The wholesaler gave it an ARV of 275 but I feel all wholesalers tend to be a bit heavy on the ARV price to make the numbers look good. 

I'm told I am being fired soon. and I am scratching my head as they feel they pay me too much..

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I'm thinking of going with Mark J Kohler's firm, but they have not yet confirmed they are able to create a structure like this or something similar.The more I read about this matter, the more confused I feel on what to do next.

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Feel free to send me some details, I'm happy to discuss or answer any questions you have. 

I’ve read the responses here and feel this post should be a learning opportunity.

I do not think that is a good idea. you paid Income Tax and FICA based on $20.5K on schedule C, your net income probably only left $15K (15.3% self-Employee tax + 10%+ Income tax), and you can only contribute 20% of your net income as "Employee" to 401K, that is only $3000. even you can contribute another 20% as "Employer" contribution to 401K, then you need to maintain 2 separate 401K accounts. 

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