Kruze Consulting — Accounting, Tax & CFO Services for Startups

Startup Taxes

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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When Your Startup Needs a New Accounting Firm

When Your Startup Needs a New Accounting Firm

Updated on Tue, May 12, 2026

Learn when to replace your startup accounting firm and how VC-grade, startup-focused CPAs like Kruze improve reporting, tax savings, and fundraising.

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Do You Need an Accountant for Corporate Tax Returns?

Do You Need an Accountant for Corporate Tax Returns?

Updated on Sun, Nov 17, 2019

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'do you need an accountant to file a tax return for Corporation?' and explains the complexities of tax returns.

byVanessa Kruze
Unified Accounting and Tax for Startups

Unified Accounting and Tax for Startups

Updated on Sun, Oct 15, 2023

Kruze Consulting: unified accounting and tax for VC-backed startups, streamlining fundraising, M&A, and due diligence for growth.

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Is Your Startup Ready for a Fractional CFO?

Is Your Startup Ready for a Fractional CFO?

Updated on Mon, Sep 15, 2025

Learn the key triggers that show when your startup needs a fractional CFO – expert help with scaling, fundraising, forecasting, and financial strategy.

byBryan Long, MBA
Bookkeeping & Taxes for Startups

Bookkeeping & Taxes for Startups

Updated on Sun, Oct 9, 2016

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, breaks down why VC-backed Delaware US (C corp)s want to work with a unified bookkeeping tax services provider.

byVanessa Kruze
Filing the California Statement of Information

Filing the California Statement of Information

Updated on Thu, Jul 13, 2023

There are three really important things to think about when you're considering filing a California Statements of Information.

byVanessa Kruze
DE Franchise Tax Rejected

DE Franchise Tax Rejected

Updated on Mon, Apr 10, 2023

Fix rejected Delaware franchise tax filings fast—learn the common causes, how to correct them, and how to avoid penalties and delays.

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Why do VCs like to invest in Delaware C-Corps?

Why do VCs like to invest in Delaware C-Corps?

Updated on Mon, Jan 28, 2019

Today we're answering the question: Why do VC's prefer to invest in Delaware C-Corporations instead of LLC's or S-Corps.

byKruze Consulting
What To Do When Your California Registration is Rejected

What To Do When Your California Registration is Rejected

Updated on Tue, Jun 23, 2020

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, explains what you can do if your business’ California Registration was rejected because there is already the same business name in use.

byVanessa Kruze
New R&D Tax Credit Rules

New R&D Tax Credit Rules

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Protect your R&D tax credit—learn the IRS’s new documentation requirements, what to track, and how to avoid denied amended claims.

byKruze Consulting
Should an 83(b) Election Show on Your W2?

Should an 83(b) Election Show on Your W2?

Updated on Sat, Sep 30, 2017

Handle 83(b) reporting correctly—learn whether your W-2 should include income from an 83(b) election and how payroll should treat it.

byVanessa Kruze
Corporate Tax Returns for Startups

Corporate Tax Returns for Startups

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, discusses how to file a startup tax return and why you should consult with a CPA or EA who specializes in startup taxation.

byVanessa Kruze