Poker Player Cruises Now Available.
Poker Player's inaugural cruise is scheduled for September 26, 2010 aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. Our first 7-day cruise will depart out of Los Angeles and sail to the Mexican Riviera with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Our maiden cruise will feature seminars from Mike "The Mad Genius" Caro along with book signings, free poker lessons, fun poker tournaments, family seating for dinners, roughly 75 planned activities provided by the cruise line, and planned parties. Also joining us will be founder and former publisher of Card Player Magazine, founder of Card Player Cruises, and Women's Hall of Fame member, June Field.
Pictured is a Promenade Stateroom with bowed windows and a view of the Royal Promenade, two twin beds that convert into queen-size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom.
Book by May 15, and receive entry into a freeroll along with a special gift. Visit www.willetttravel.com/poker.html for complete details about rates, itinerary, and ship details. For more information on Poker Player Cruises see our ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper.
Can an optional TIN make a significant difference? A Las Vegas based company believes the surface has barely been scratched and that many professionals leave significant winnings on the table. Marketing : Success has specialized in setting up corporations since 1992 and has experienced a growing referral business within the poker community. The lack of information in this most egregiously taxed profession is understandable due to its solitary nature.
When I asked Jan McNall owner of Marketing : Success if there is the one thing that is easy to do to get started, she mentioned, "setting up a separate tax identification number (TIN). We can do this for them or send them a link and guide them through the process privately. The price is the same. The nice thing about having this set-up proactively is that when lightning strikes a player has an option in addition to their personal SSN when filling out a W-2G. That might be years from now but the optional TIN can make a significant difference." Jan was quick to point out that this should not be misconstrued as tax advice since the triggering event is one that includes a complex matrix of "other income, losses, expenses, and liabilities." McNall suggests you seek competent advice prior to filling out the W-2G if using a separate TIN.
She went on to say, "Our clients are able to consider recognized deductible IRS options including, health care premiums, solo 401K contributions up to $49,000 this year, and some cafeteria plan contributions. Depending on the situation, they may pay less in taxes in the process. And they may be able to do this within a comfortable timeframe and environment while considering life's other factors, including the benefits afforded, family estate planning, and charitable contributions." For contact information see their ad in this issue of Poker Player Newspaper.
Debbie Burkhead is a long time poker player, writer and the National Sales Director for Poker Player Newspaper.
You may contact Debbie at PokerMs@aol.com.
