Startup Tax Preparation
Resources, best practices, and expert insights on Startup Tax Preparation.
How to File a Form 1120 Extension for Your Startup
Buy time without penalties—learn how to file a Form 1120 extension, key deadlines, and what startups still must pay even with an extension.
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How to Fill Out Form 1120 Schedule G
Learn what Form 1120 Schedule G is, which C-corp shareholders trigger it, and how startups stay compliant with IRS rules.
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October 31 Tax Deadlines for Startups
Kruze Consulting has provided the links you need to see specific city tax calendars and find out about the deadlines which are due this Thursday, Oct 31st.
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How to Move your Startup's Fiscal Year End from Dec to Jan
Startup founders, do you want to know how to move your startups’ fiscal year-end from December 31st to January 31st? Well, you’ve come to the right place.
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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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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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Do Bootstrapped Startups Pay Taxes?
Vannessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?' and discusses different types of taxes you may need to consider.
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10 Tax Season Prep Tips for VC-Backed Startups
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.
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Startup Accounting: Filing Your First Startup Tax Return
Learn how startup accounting experts handle your first startup tax return, from requirements to timelines, R&D credits and founder FAQs.
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A 2026 Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups
The ultimate tax season guide for startups, by the leading tax CPA to startups. Kruze has filed thousands of tax returns; we answer the top tax questions.
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Startup Corporate Tax Returns Employee Options
Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, gives a breakdown on startup Corporate Tax Returns (required by the IRS) and the options employees have.
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How Startups Can Confidently File Multi-State Tax Returns
Learn essential steps for startups to navigate multi-state tax returns, avoid double taxation, and stay compliant as your company expands across state lines.
Bryan Long, MBA