Top 5 Tax Mistakes in 2026 (and How to Fix Them Fast)
Most of the tax mistakes we see are not obvious. They are the subtle, recurring oversights that quietly erode a business owner's bottom line. These...
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Is an S Corporation Worth It? When It Makes Sense
Choosing the right business structure sounds simple until you’re the one making the call. You hear “you should be an S corp,” but no one really...
Tax Season: Why You Can’t Eat the Whole Elephant in April
Tax season has a way of making things feel urgent, but by the time April rolls around, the decisions that drive your tax bill are already in the...
Tax Issues That Can Land You in Jail
Most tax problems don’t lead to jail. But some absolutely can. In this episode of Kaizen Time, we get clear on the difference between honest...
Major IRS Audit Triggers for Small Businesses
As IRS staffing shortages continue, enforcement hasn’t slowed—it’s shifted. This discussion covers how automated data matching now drives audit...
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Turns 2026 Into a Year of Action
The One Big Beautiful Bill has turned 2026 from a year of hesitation into a year of action for small business owners. With key tax provisions...
Business Meal Deductions in 2025 and 2026
The rules around business meal deductions have tightened, and confusion is costing business owners real money. In this Kaizen Time discussion,...
The IRS Is Eliminating Paper Checks. Here’s What That Means for You
The IRS has officially phased out paper checks for both payments and refunds. That shift affects how business owners send money to the IRS, how...
No Tax on Tips or Overtime? What Employers Need to Know for 2025
The “no tax on tips or overtime” change sounds straightforward, but it’s not. Brian Bride explains how the new deductions in the One Big...
Small Business Tax Wins (and Letdowns) in the One Big Beautiful Bill
Congress finally passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and while the headlines are focused on tips and overtime, there’s a lot more under the...
What Fewer IRS Agents Means for Your Small Business
What fewer agents means for audits, notices—and your tax strategy The IRS may be shrinking its workforce, but that doesn’t mean your small...
How 1099s Help Your Small Business Save Money
What’s the big deal about 1099s and why should small business owners care? In this episode of Kaizen Time, Mark sits down with Pierre to get...
How to Prevent a Tax Surprise in Your Small Business
Why do so many small business owners get blindsided at tax time?In this episode of Kaizen Time, Eric Joern unpacks what really leads to...
How Often Should A Small Business Get Financial Statements?
Wondering how often you really need financial statements for your business?Once a year might be enough to file a return—but it’s not nearly...
Missed a Business Tax Payment? Don’t Panic—Start Here
It happens—your business misses a payment, skips a tax deposit, or files late. But what comes next doesn’t have to spiral. In this episode of ...
Maximize Your Business Travel Deductions & Save on Taxes
Are You Maximizing Your Business Travel Deductions? Business travel can be expensive—but are you making the most of those expenses at tax time?
Save on Taxes with a Work Vehicle
Thinking about buying a vehicle for your business? Not all vehicles offer the same tax benefits! In this episode of Kaizen Time, hosts Mark...
How Amortization and Depreciation Can Save Your Business THOUSANDS!
Are depreciation and amortization just fancy accounting words? Maybe, but they’re also powerful tools for saving your business thousands. In...
