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Sorry, I missed the call. Are you saying they will let us move over our existing FSD to the new cybertruck? I also have a 17 Model S w/ FSD, so this will get me to def buy the new truck. I hate parting ways with my perfectly fine 100k model s, but honestly, warranty coming up next year and will...

Hoping we follow this trend! It seems we are overdue for a general macro rally up. Elon should do a buyback here at these levels...one can wish!

I am seeing a lot of sentiment on Twitter where people are saying Elon and TWTR is the cause of TSLA stock price decline. Here are some interesting YTDs: AAPL = -25% GOOGL = -38% AMZN = -49% NFLX = -50% TSLA = -65% I know TSLA is down more, probably the end of year tax loss harvesting many...

Due to being a long term TSLA stockholder, I am now numb to PAIN! I just bought an extra 100k worth of shares in my long term retirement accounts. Semis just delivered. CT next year coming soon. FSD is continuously iterating and improving. The future is bright!

hi all, outside of general TSLA gains, does anyone here have experience with exiting from a business? I have a tech company that I started 10 years ago, and getting a ton of offers for acquisition. I'm not familiar with tax strategies on the capital gains (it will be a lot), and don't care to do...

Wow! That's around 40k USD. I'm impressed with that price!! Ok, I have been a little nervous about the battery + motors because for the first time a month ago my sunroof got "stuck" and it cost me $2k to replace/fix. Since then, I no longer care to use the sunroof LOL. As much as I like the...

Curious, how much are you getting for your 2015 model s? I have a 17 s w/ fsd / fully loaded etc., and runs out of warranty in the next 3 years. Trying to figure out what to do - I really don't want to ever trade it in at all as I love the car, but just don't want to own it while being too close...

Ahh posted in this in the wrong thread! Ok, got it back, yeah it was fairly involved. They basically replaced the whole thing, it seems, even though my glass roof was good to go and nothing was wrong w/ it. There is some sort of "kit" that comes with it. I'm going to keep the car for now, and...

Moderator note: This thread was originally posted to a different forum. 2017 Model S 75D White/light grey interior, premium sound, sunroof, FSD etc. About 80k miles so far. Recently had a sunroof failure, and didn't realize it would cost so much to get it fix as it was stuck in open position...

...and in 2018, 2019, "3 months maybe, 6 months definitely" 2020, 2021, etc. Government is kind of against us at moment b/c of those tesla haters who are against FSD. Can't remember the names, but there was one lady in particular in Biden administration who is totally against Tesla FSD. I have...

I'm disappointed he left as he's the real tech AI leader there, and probably the #1 in the world. It must be burnout, exhaustion, etc. b/c he did take sabbatical. I'm sure there are super smart people like him already at TSLA, but the optics are just not so favorable. Hopefully it's a small blip...

This is what I do. Rather keep my capital.

Damn! I just left VA to live in FL. I can't wait for this to come to FL!

Most people don't realize that most of the general aviation companies in USA (Cessna, Diamond, etc.) are all owned by Chinese.

Not to throw a monkey wrench, but def check out "Qualified Retirement Plan." I pay an arm and a leg to an actuary, benefits administrator who handles all the IRS crap, etc. etc. but, essentially, you could put more into a "cash balance plan" and "profit sharing" and life insurance policy which...

I've been a buyer these past few weeks. Is anyone concerned with the ramp on Texas GF and Berlin GF? Elon always said getting new factories up and running with ramping process, especially new vehicles (Cybertruck) will always be challenging. When will TX officially open up and start...

Nooo! I'm glad they sold, b/c I was an excited buyer this morning for post black-friday deep discount sale!! Shhhh...let them keep selling!!!

I’ve been wanting to do this for a few years for my model S. A few years ago, I got quoted upwards of 2k to replace the front bumper. I did some plastidip and that helped, but if it’s 1100 I’m willing to pay for it. I will ask via the tesla app!

Agreed! I bought tons of calls last week during the 'feel the BERN' episode. They are already printing. Just hope we don't have any more distractions or drama with US politics - it's a lost cause. Hell, forget about TSLA. When regular citizens are going to into space and the US President doesn't...

I totally agree with you, and yes I am about BTFDips. It’s just frustrating bc I don’t think he will be able to change the establishment cult, if that’s his objective and/or goal. The unrealized gain tax targeted to billionaires is already out - bc of course many of the rich filthy...

Why aren't any other billionaires actively speaking up and taking any actions with their shares (ahem Bill Gates)? Why does Elon even have to entertain all this nonesense? Bernie has like 6 properties and is richer than 99% of the US population...I'm so sick of these fake politicians who get...

Great advice all around! I didn't know all of these details. Is there a service or some sort of specialized CPA/Financial whiz type provider that I could consult *IF* I wanted to go about 72-T?

Interesting! I have all types of retirement plans - Roth IRA, Traditional IRA (Rollover), SEPP, 401kh?, Cash Balance, and Profit Sharing. Are you saying I could isolate the 72T to my SEPP which has about $1M and it doesn't impact the rest? I would follow all the rules and procedures for the...

Sweet...what about just doing a 72-T a lot earlier? Hoping none of the tax laws change around all this...I was going to plan for this as a worst case scenario fall back plan for $!

I've been in this position for over 2 years now. Lots of it due to TSLA, but others due to my small business. In fact, I recently cashed out some LEAPS which went ITM to pay for my new home under construction in FL. What keeps me hustling is the pure joy and satisfaction I get from my work. I...

Even Elon can't bring TSLA down :)

I was also thinking about how Hertz could utilize "Safety Score" data of its renters to offer incentives like future discounts etc. for Tesla rentals. Win-win for TSLA, Hertz and the rental customer. I think there's a lot more to this deal which will be unraveled... Hurry up LYFT and jump on...

Be careful of charging over at Tupelo, MS at night. The mall area is sketchy. I had to charge around 10-11pm one night, and some weird sketchy people came around and I was the only one in the tesla charger station. They asked for some $ to get some "gas" LOL, but super sketchy at night. Be safe!

I hope Elon is doing ok personally. He seems to not have the best long term relationships. Kinda sad to hear about his break up. We need him to be in best spirits and good mental health.

Same here...I'd probably be too stressed to deal with FSD at this stage. I'm perfectly happy with highway AP. I also dont' like to use the auto lane change feature either and just keep it simple!

Interesting...my 2017 Model s doens't have one either...I figured worst case we may not get it for a while. Hoping I'm wrong for the both of us!

Ugh, was hoping this was a nothing burger. I'm hoping it blows over this week once news cycle ends on it. Hoping for China to do some bailouts!

Anyone seeing the Evergrande default in China? They were heavily invested in many Chinese EV companies. Should be good for TSLA, but wondering if it has any broad macro implications overall to the US market? I noticed many US banks owned their stock like Vanguard etc.

Great advice! Yes, I haven't approached my CPA on this yet b/c I don't want him to think I'm undermining his expertise and/or make him feel any loss of trust. He's done well for me and helped me get me started. I just don't like plain advice like "Buy an airplane" and want to know all my...

Based on reading the posts...looks like I've been paying Uncle Sam way more than I should have these last few years. Own a tech / software biz and have been generating close to 1M in profits. LLC file taxes as S-Corp. Maximize everything - expenses, qualified retirement plan, life insurance...

Great advice! Yes, I intend to actually simply use it for the first year solely for business trips without carrying passengers under Part 91. I was going to keep it simple and buy it from my existing LLC so I can take the 100% bonus depreciation. Talked to a few aviation attorneys, and they...

Hello all, I did a lot of research over the last 2 months for my small biz tax planning for this year. I'm a PPL working on instrument rating, btw. The best thing that a small biz can do for a large tax deduction (assuming you're a pilot and love to fly) is to buy a small airplane from your...

Sweet! My rentals are in a golden location, as well. Most tenants ended up doing 2-3 year long term leases, and fairly great to work with. I do, though, have a property manager to make it more 'passive' for me, but ok with it. I still come out net profit. Esp if it's paid off, great location...

Rentals are great if you are a real estate professional and get to depreciate! Write-off all the profits tax free. Commercial is way better, but I also think long term more remote-type work is going to cut into commercial unless you are in a golden location. I love real estate for the tax breaks...

Wow...RSI may be pulling to overbought terretory on daily chart, but man this is nice :). I hope it keeps above 700 today!

Well, you're officially right :) At this point, I'm not even holding my breath for my delivery of CT in 2022. I lowered my expectations to 2023.

Bummer. Great points. I’ve been reading “rumors” on Twitter that they will be able to deliver some CT before 12/31. Guess it’s hype to either cause stock price to go up/down (if they fail). DAF, getting a used SUV/truck (most likely a truck) will be my marching orders btw now and Dec. I’m still...

Excellent advice, and really appreciate it and the follow-on comments! I thought about Model X, but don't want to risk delivery delays. Great idea on used SUV. I am planning a big move to FL early next year, so that would make sense. I actually started test driving qualified SUVs and even F150...

Good day all. I've been fortunate this year from my little consulting company and made a lot more than planned. Was hoping CT would be delivered before Dec 31, but I doubt I'll be in any queue to get it this year for the 179 deduction. Does anyone have any thoughts on any big ticket purchases...

I think model y will hold its value. Or, try a used model 3?

I hope they launch the tri-motor first this year. I would to buy one before 12/31 this year so I can take 179 depreciation for this 2021 tax year...really need that deduction and was hoping for cybertruck!

I feel at this point we can't really behave like a startup drastically killing a product option a few days prior to the delivery event. I think it will blow over hopefully after the event this week, but I'm also confused lately by the "startup mentality" and want to see more execution!

Very cool! I'm wanting to get back into training so bad, but where I'm at currently in DC the instructors are not readily available as they used to be. I'm moving to FL later this year, so hoping to get my instrument rating done then. For fun, I browse around looking at Cessna 182s and...

lol! I wanted to wait a few days after earnings this week to see, and today looks juicy. I just hope we don't go lower from here...I'm totally confused by the manipulation, but I guess we have to play our game while they play their game!

damn! Killer record-breaking profits, smartly buying BTC at a ~1B profit gain, and forward looking model x/s refresh coming over the next few quarters is making the stock price drop this much?! Also, anyone thought Biden works for TSLA at the beginning of his speech when was talking about...