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Comprehensive tax guidance for startups including tax planning, compliance, filing requirements, and strategies to minimize tax burden while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Why Your Startup Needs a Specialized Accountant

Why Your Startup Needs a Specialized Accountant

Updated on Sun, May 31, 2026

Learn why high-growth startups must hire a specialized startup accountant mid-year to fix SAFE accounting, cap tables, 409As, and protect valuation.

byKruze Consulting
Which States Require Sales Tax on SaaS?

Which States Require Sales Tax on SaaS?

Updated on Mon, Jan 9, 2017

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, discusses everything you need to think about regarding SaaS Sales Tax in the USA, including which states have SaaS Sales Tax.

byVanessa Kruze
What Startup Founders Need to Know about Taxation

What Startup Founders Need to Know about Taxation

Updated on Mon, Nov 27, 2023

Running a startup and confused about startup taxes? Uncover what every founder needs to know about payroll systems, tax returns, and deductions.

byVanessa Kruze
California ETP Program: Guidelines and Who It's For

California ETP Program: Guidelines and Who It's For

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Get ETP training reimbursement guidelines for California companies. Best for older, small/midsized businesses in Manufacturing and Construction, not startups.

byKruze Consulting
May 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City

May 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City

Updated on Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Discover the key May 2026 tax deadlines for VC‑backed startups, including major city‑specific dates in California and Florida.

byKruze Consulting
Form 944: Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return Guide

Form 944: Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return Guide

Updated on Sun, Nov 12, 2023

Learn what IRS Form 944 is, which small employers must file it instead of Form 941, and key deadlines and filing tips for startup payroll taxes.

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Startup Guide to Form 1099 Compliance and Deadlines

Startup Guide to Form 1099 Compliance and Deadlines

Updated on Sat, Nov 11, 2023

1099 forms, W-9, tax forms, independent contractors, freelancers, non-employee compensation. Learn who needs a 1099 and how to understand your tax documents.

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Net Operating Losses for Startups: Turn NOLs Into Savings

Net Operating Losses for Startups: Turn NOLs Into Savings

Updated on Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Learn how smart startup accounting can turn net operating losses (NOLs) into future tax savings. Discover how NOL carryforwards, R&D credits, and Section 382 rules affect your startup’s profitability and tax strategy.

byDave Lowe, CPA
Delaware Franchise Tax Guide for Startups

Delaware Franchise Tax Guide for Startups

Updated on Tue, Feb 6, 2018

Reduce Delaware franchise tax stress—learn how the tax is calculated, deadlines, common errors, and how startups avoid overpaying.

byVanessa Kruze
Business Meal Deductions

Business Meal Deductions

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Maximize your business meal deductions—learn what’s deductible, what’s not, and the receipt rules startups need to stay audit-ready.

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Delaware Franchise Tax Simplified: How Startups File and Avoid Penalties

Delaware Franchise Tax Simplified: How Startups File and Avoid Penalties

Updated on Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Confused by Delaware franchise tax? Learn which startups must file, how the tax is calculated, the key deadlines, and simple steps to avoid costly penalties and loss of good standing.

byKruze Consulting
Register Sales Tax

Register Sales Tax

Updated on Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Register for sales tax the right way—learn when startups must register, how nexus works, and what to set up before collecting tax.

byKruze Consulting