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Ask ACE: What can my company do now to prepare for taxes next year?

By Michael Reeder, Reeder CPA Group

Q: Tax season Is over. What can my company do now to prepare for next year?

ACE Advises: The April tax deadline has come and gone. For many business owners, it’s a moment of relief — but also a missed opportunity.

Tax season should not be the only time you think about your tax strategy. The best planning happens outside of crunch time. Now is when the real work begins if you want to stay ahead of next year’s return.

If you went on extension this year, good. That decision gives you more time to gather documents, organize your books, and work through any major transactions or funding events that deserve a closer look. Extensions are not red flags—they are planning tools. And if you did not file one but felt rushed, it is something worth considering next year.

Here are three things you can do now to stay ahead:

1. Schedule a mid-year tax check-in: Waiting until December to talk to your CPA is too late. A mid-year review gives you time to adjust withholding, take advantage of deductions, or shift your compensation mix if you are an owner-employee.

2. Keep business and personal finances separate: If your books are still a mess, get serious about clean separation. It makes tax prep easier — and it positions you better in the eyes of lenders, partners and buyers.

3. Review your entity structure: If you are an LLC or sole proprietorship, it might be time to explore whether an S Corp or partnership election better supports your goals.

A year-round mindset means fewer surprises, more control, and better long-term outcomes. It is not just about minimizing taxes — it is about using the tax code as a tool to grow your business.

ACE member Michael Reeder is a CPA and managing partner at Reeder CPA Group. He helps small businesses and entrepreneurs with strategic tax planning, accounting and business development. He can be reached at michael@reedercpagroup.com

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