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How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds

How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds

Updated on Mon, May 11, 2026

Learn how to prepare for tax return audits so your startup’s tax history passes venture capital due diligence without delaying your round.

byKruze Consulting
June 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City

June 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City

Updated on Tue, May 19, 2026

Key June 2026 startup tax deadlines, including federal quarterly estimates plus major state and local due dates by city.

byKruze Consulting
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
Do Bootstrapped Startups Pay Taxes?

Do Bootstrapped Startups Pay Taxes?

Updated on Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?' and discusses different types of taxes you may need to consider.

byVanessa Kruze
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
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
Tax Preparation Guidelines for Startup Extensions

Tax Preparation Guidelines for Startup Extensions

Updated on Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Learn how to prepare for taxes during an extension, finalize R&D credits, and file accurately with expert tax preparation guidelines for startups.

byKruze Consulting
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
Employer Paid Lodging and Startup Taxes

Employer Paid Lodging and Startup Taxes

Updated on Mon, May 25, 2026

Learn how employer-paid lodging, cars, and perks impact startup taxes, why they're taxable fringe benefits, and how a startup accountant handles them.

byDave Lowe, CPA
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
Does a Startup Need a Physical Address?

Does a Startup Need a Physical Address?

Updated on Sun, Jan 29, 2023

Set up your startup address correctly—learn what you need for incorporation, banking, taxes, and why virtual mailboxes can cause issues.

byKruze Consulting