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Advanced tax planning strategies for startups including tax optimization, deduction maximization, and proactive tax management to reduce overall tax liability.

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Key Startup Tax Deadlines: Federal and City Filings Due Feb 2026

Key Startup Tax Deadlines: Federal and City Filings Due Feb 2026

Updated on Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Don’t miss these February 2026 tax deadlines. Learn which federal forms C‑corp startups must file and key local due dates in Seattle, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City, with guidance from Kruze Consulting.

byKruze Consulting
April 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City

April 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City

Updated on Sun, Mar 29, 2026

Discover the key April 2026 tax deadlines for VC‑backed startups, including federal filings and major city‑specific dates in SF, NYC, Austin, Seattle, and more.

byKruze Consulting
Immediate R&D Expensing Is Back: Tax Relief for Venture-Funded Startups

Immediate R&D Expensing Is Back: Tax Relief for Venture-Funded Startups

Updated on Tue, Oct 14, 2025

OBBBA restores immediate Section 174A R&D deductions and tax relief for startups, streamlining compliance and boosting cash flow.

byDave Lowe, CPA
Understanding Section 382 Triggers for Startups

Understanding Section 382 Triggers for Startups

Updated on Tue, Feb 6, 2018

Section 382 is a part of the IRS code that was developed about 20 or 30 years ago to limit corporations' use of their net operating losses to offset profits.

byVanessa Kruze
Tax Services for Startups: A Guide to Choosing the Best Provider

Tax Services for Startups: A Guide to Choosing the Best Provider

Updated on Thu, Jul 3, 2025

Pick the best startup tax provider by evaluating specialization, breadth, and proven experience handling VC complexity across multiple states.

byBryan Long, MBA
10 Tax Season Prep Tips for VC-Backed Startups

10 Tax Season Prep Tips for VC-Backed Startups

Updated on Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Learn the 10 essential steps venture-backed startups should take before tax season, from cleaning up books and state filings to maximizing the R&D tax credit and avoiding costly penalties.

byVanessa Kruze
Sales Tax Nexus Tracking for Startups

Sales Tax Nexus Tracking for Startups

Updated on Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Learn how startups should track sales tax nexus across states, monitor revenue and employee locations, and use tools to stay compliant as they scale.

byVanessa Kruze
State Income Taxes for Startups

State Income Taxes for Startups

Updated on Fri, Dec 9, 2022

Stay state-tax compliant by learning how state corporate income taxes work and when your startup owes across borders as you expand operations.

byKruze Consulting
Best Business Structure for Startups

Best Business Structure for Startups

Updated on Sun, Oct 19, 2025

Learn whether an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp is best for your startup. Get expert advice from Kruze Consulting on tax impact, fundraising, and long-term growth.

byBryan Long, MBA
Which States Tax SaaS? A Startup Guide

Which States Tax SaaS? A Startup Guide

Updated on Sun, Aug 9, 2026

See which states tax SaaS, cloud software, and digital products, and what startup founders need to know about compliance.

byVanessa Kruze
Income & Franchise Tax Rules for Hiring in a New State

Income & Franchise Tax Rules for Hiring in a New State

Updated on Mon, Mar 30, 2026

Hiring in a new state? Kruze Consulting's startup accounting checklist keeps your VC-backed C-Corp compliant with income and franchise tax rules.

byKruze Consulting
August 2026 startup tax deadlines

August 2026 startup tax deadlines

Updated on Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Key August 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal payroll and quarterly state filings founders shouldn’t ignore.

byBryan Long, MBA