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How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
Get the basics on how to pay yourself as a business owner if you own a partnership, s-corporation, or c-corporation.
How to Write a Business Plan in Eight Steps
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) calls the business plan the foundation of your business.¹ Think about that word: “foundation.” Has to be...
What Does a CPA Do For a Small Business?
Business owners want to know what they get for what they spend, and CPAs are no exception. Here are the high-impact benefits and outcomes of hiring a quality CPA. Is it worth the cost? You decide.
How to Get Funding for Your Business
Check out my 8-minute primer for small business owners who are looking for a diverse set of funding options to fuel growth.
How to Invest Business Profits to Avoid Taxes
Here are my top four tax strategies that allow yout business to reinvest business profits and reduce tax liability simultaneously.
9 Things To Know Before Starting A Business
Achieve the steps I’ve outlined in this article, and you’ll be positioned at year one for long-term growth than 90% of small businesses today.
How to Keep Small Business Taxes Low
Sometimes business owners just get it. I ran into a client at the Fort Worth Arts Festival last weekend. He said, “Just a quick check-up," and...
Small Business Tax Changes for 2023
See my list of good (and bad) small business tax changes for 2023 that all business owners should be aware of.
A Complete Guide to 2023 Tax Credits for Small Businesses
Actionable information on high-impact tax credits: tax-saving potential, qualifying requirements, rules and exceptions, costs, forms, and next steps.
How to Avoid Small Business Tax Mistakes
Tax and bookkeeping errors cost small businesses millions in taxes each year. Avoid the five most common mistakes with easy solutions you can implement now.
Are Employee Health Insurance Costs Deductible for Businesses?
Want to attract and retain talent? Offer employees quality healthcare benefits and insurance options and offset the extra cost with deductions and credits. It’s a win-win.
When Are Small Business Taxes Due for 2022?
Tax deadlines are coming up, and small business owners are asking the same question, “When are small business taxes due for 2022?” Today, we have to...
Why Are Small Business Taxes So High? Get These Services, and Yours Won’t Be.
Most small business owners do not know what they owe in taxes. A single accountant or tax preparer is not qualified to provide tax advisory services...
Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What’s the Difference?
Bookkeeping vs. accounting — every business owner wonders, at some point, “What’s the difference?” I’m a CPA, and here’s a short explainer.
The Top 5 Common Tax Deductions Most Businesses Miss
Almost every small business owner knows that common tax deductions have tremendous value. But too often, people aren’t aware of all the small...