As A Business Owner, What Can I Do Now To Save On My Taxes?

Tax bills don’t shrink by accident—they shrink with timing, structure, and clean documentation. We sat down with CFP Jason Taylor to map out the moves business owners can still make right now, plus the habits that keep more profit in your pocket all year.

We start with the mindset shift: taxes are a year‑round project. Jason explains why accountability plans are the simplest way to capture gray-area costs like mileage, cell phone, internet, software, and education without crossing lines. Then we tackle entity choice. If you’re a sole proprietor or default LLC, every dollar of profit faces self-employment tax; with an S‑corp election, a reasonable salary bears payroll taxes while remaining profit may avoid them. The clock matters—file by March 15 to have it count for this year—and the math must support payroll, admin, and compliance.

Retirement planning becomes a surgical tool once you know your effective tax rate. We compare SEP IRA, Solo 401(k), and when a defined benefit plan might make sense for high, steady profits. Jason breaks down the reality of deferral: you’re shifting tax to later, not erasing it, but the current‑year savings and compounding can be powerful. From there, we demystify the home office deduction with practical documentation tips and a reminder that the simplified method exists for those who want fewer records with a capped write‑off.

Finally, we scan the policy horizon. Expect pressure on mileage methods and shrinking meals deductions while entertainment remains off the table. That means cleaner logs, careful purpose notes, and a monthly reconciliation routine to avoid leaving money behind. Whether you’re solo or building a team, you’ll leave with a checklist to tighten records, choose the right entity, fund the right plan, and avoid the common traps that trigger overpayment.

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