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Accounting, tax, and fundraising guidance for VC-backed founders — written by the team that closes 800+ startups' books every month.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
Accumulated Depreciation
Learn why tracking accumulated depreciation is crucial for accurate financial reporting, tax savings, and asset planning.
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Form 3800: General Business Tax Credits Explained
What founders and startups need to know about how to use IRS Form 3800 to calculate, claim, and carry over your business tax credits
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Form 4562: Depreciation and Amortization Deductions Guide
File Form 4562 properly—learn how startups claim depreciation and amortization for equipment and software and avoid common tax mistakes.
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State Franchise Taxes
Learn how state franchise taxes work for startups, key states like DE and CA, and how to stay compliant while minimizing surprise tax bills.
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Double-Entry Accounting
Learn why double-entry accounting matters for startups, how debits and credits keep your books balanced, and how this system prepares you for VC due diligence.
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What is a Guarantor in a Loan Agreement?
Essentially, a guarantor is someone who guarantees a loan or debt obligation for a company by offering their own assets as collateral.
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Outstanding Shares vs. Authorized Shares | Kruze Consulting
Learn the difference between outstanding and authorized shares, how each appears on your startup's cap table, and why both matter for dilution and fundraising.
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What are Retained Earnings? A Startup Guide
Retained earnings are found on your balance sheet. There will actually be a line item called retained earnings and that will be buried in the equity section.
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Child Care Stipend
Offer a childcare stipend the right way by understanding tax treatment, DCAP alternatives, and benefit structures that help retain talent.
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What is Capital Under Management? | Kruze Consulting
Understand capital under management clearly: the total funds a VC firm has raised across all its investment vehicles and fund families.
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R&D 4 Part Test
Unlock R&D tax credits by mastering the IRS 4-part test. Learn how your product development, software, and experimentation qualify to reduce your tax liability.
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Credit Card Rewards for Startups
Maximize rewards with startup credit cards by comparing programs and cash-flow perks across Brex, Ramp, Mercury, and AmEx.
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