Startup Tax Planning
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Startup Tax Planning.
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Guide for Startup Founders and VCs
Learn how Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) works, including OBBBA updates to the gross asset limit, key eligibility tests, and planning tips for startup founders, employees, and venture capital investors.
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Tax Credits for startups
Claim key startup tax credits, including the R&D credit, to reduce burn, extend runway, and preserve cash longer through smart planning.
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Upgrade Your Startup Bookkeeping Technology
Learn how fast-growing startups upgrade bookkeeping technology after tax season, replacing spreadsheets with a modern accounting tech stack built to scale.
Bryan Long, MBA
Startup Taxes 2026: Remote Hiring, Nexus & State Income Tax
Learn how remote hiring affects startup taxes, state nexus, and multi-state filing so your venture-backed startup stays compliant as it scales.
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Form 1120 Schedule L
Complete Form 1120 Schedule L—learn how to report your C-corp balance sheet on the tax return and avoid mismatches with your books.
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Delaware Franchise Tax High or Incorrect
Lower your Delaware franchise tax—learn why bills spike, how to use the Assumed Par Value method, and how startups avoid overpaying.
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California SaaS Sales Tax Starts in 2027 | SB 122
California SB 122 taxes most SaaS and prewritten digital software starting Jan. 1, 2027. Learn what startups need to do.
Vanessa Kruze
What Founders Must Do Before Startup Tax Season Ends
Learn what VC-backed founders must do in Q2 with extensions, R&D credits, and state taxes – and how a startup tax accountant like Kruze helps.
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Startup Year-End Checklist: Tax, Compliance & Planning
Use this year-end checklist to organize startup books, capture R&D tax breaks, meet 1099/W-2 deadlines, and plan your finances for the year ahead.
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Managing Multi-State Taxes for Startups
Learn how fast-growing startups handle preparing income tax, multi-state nexus, Delaware Franchise Tax, and QSBS during the mid-year planning window.
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How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds
Learn how to prepare for tax return audits so your startup’s tax history passes venture capital due diligence without delaying your round.
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Immediate R&D Expensing Is Back: Tax Relief for Venture-Funded Startups
OBBBA restores immediate Section 174A R&D deductions and tax relief for startups, streamlining compliance and boosting cash flow.
Dave Lowe, CPA