10/20/2026
It's October, which means it's basically time for taxes. Right? So how can you prepare for your best tax season ever with your small business? A couple of things to think about.
First, make sure that you agree with and have an accurate set of books. If you don't have a set of books, get QuickBooks through your accountant, get a setup. Even if you have an accountant, review your books.
Second, consider your entity structure. Depending on how you're set up, that can make a big difference with your taxes, especially if you've been a Schedule C, but your profit has been increasing, might be time to go S-Corp.
Third, optimize your officer wages and your distributions. A lot of people get this wrong, but there is a sweet spot between how much you get paid as salary versus a distribution.
Fourth, reimburse yourself for things like cell phone usage, home office expenses, or anything else that you may have accidentally run a business expense that you paid personally. Make sure your business reimburses you for that, particularly if you're an S-Corp.
Here’s a freebie: If you acquire anything big - assets, equipment that you need; don't just go buy stuff just because for a tax write-off, but if you need it, go ahead and buy it before the end of the year. Get that depreciation.
And last but not least, check with your CPA before the end of the year, because they probably have some great ideas based on your specific situation.
If your CPA isn’t giving you this kind of advice, let’s chat.