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State and Local Taxes (SALT)

Resources, best practices, and expert insights on State and Local Taxes (SALT).

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Sales Tax Notices: 10 Reasons Startups Get Them

Sales Tax Notices: 10 Reasons Startups Get Them

Updated on Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Learn 10 common reasons startups receive sales tax notices and how better state and local tax compliance can prevent penalties and interest.

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
The True Cost of a Startup Employee

The True Cost of a Startup Employee

Updated on Wed, Oct 29, 2025

Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.

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
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
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
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
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Funding Guide for Startups

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Funding Guide for Startups

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

Learn how SSBCI startup funding state programs support venture investment, loans, and underserved founders with non-dilutive options.

byKruze Consulting
Startup Accounting: Filing Your First Startup Tax Return

Startup Accounting: Filing Your First Startup Tax Return

Updated on Tue, Feb 6, 2018

Learn how startup accounting experts handle your first startup tax return, from requirements to timelines, R&D credits and founder FAQs.

byVanessa Kruze
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