SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE – Your Guide to Business Tax Planning & CPA Tax Advice

This episode breaks down the five core tax strategies every business owner should use in 2026. You’ll learn how the right business structure, paying your kids, retirement planning, clean bookkeeping, and smart investments can cut your tax bill and help you build long-term wealth. We walk through simple examples that show how real owners save thousands with tax planning instead of waiting for tax season. You’ll understand how tax la...

In this episode, we answer the most common money questions business owners ask. You’ll learn how K-1 forms work, how to handle health insurance, and what capital gains and depreciation recapture really mean. We also cover sales tax problems, business bank accounts, and why keeping your money separate matters. You’ll hear simple tax tips and smart strategies to avoid surprise tax bills and protect your business. This episode helps y...

This episode reveals the major CPA shortage happening right now and why it matters for business owners. You’ll learn why so many CPAs are retiring, why new graduates are leaving the profession, and how this creates real problems for anyone who relies on basic tax prep. We talk about the difference between compliance and tax planning, and why tax savings come from strategy—not old-school accounting. You’ll hear real stories of busin...

This episode breaks down why so many women entrepreneurs are walking away from old CPA relationships and finally getting the tax savings they deserve. You’ll learn the three toxic traits that hold business owners back: gaslighting, poor communication, and bad tax advice. We talk about why these issues cost real money and how the right tax strategies can change everything. You’ll also hear stories from women who made the switch and ...

This episode teaches you how to move beyond basic bookkeeping and start thinking like a CFO. You’ll learn the difference between bookkeeping, accounting, and real financial strategy—and why strategy is what actually drives growth. We cover smart strategies, business finance habits, and money decisions that help you set goals, track KPIs, and plan for the future. You’ll also learn how budgeting, forecasting, and weekly numbers revie...

This episode breaks down cash flow in a simple way so you can finally understand where your money is going and why it matters. You’ll learn why a business can be profitable on paper but still struggle to pay bills, and how to use smart strategies to track and protect your cash. We walk through common cash flow killers, money decisions that hurt your business, and easy systems that help you stay in control. You’ll also learn how to ...

This episode teaches you the core money skills every business owner needs to stay profitable and confident. You’ll learn how to read your profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement in a simple, clear way. We break down what each report means, how they work together, and how they guide smart strategies and stronger money decisions. You’ll see why avoiding your numbers leads to stress, debt, and missed opportunities—and ...

This episode clears up the confusion around trusts and taxes. You’ll learn when a trust can save you money, when it can’t, and how different trusts are taxed. We break down revocable and irrevocable trusts, explain grantor vs. non-grantor rules, and show how the wrong setup can lead to higher taxes. You’ll also hear why the new estate tax limits for twenty twenty-six create a rare chance to use smart strategies and protect your fam...

This episode breaks down the advanced trust tools wealthy families use to protect their money, their values, and their loved ones. You’ll learn how dynasty trusts help wealth last for generations, how special needs trusts support vulnerable family members, and how spendthrift rules keep inheritances safe from divorce, lawsuits, and bad decisions. We explain these ideas in simple language and tie them to real money decisions, smart ...

This episode explains how trusts and LLCs protect your real estate, your business, and your family. You’ll learn how a land trust keeps your name off public records, how an LLC adds liability protection, and how a living trust helps your assets avoid probate. We walk through real examples and show how these tools support smart strategies, wealth planning, and better money decisions. You’ll see how simple changes can keep your prope...

This episode explains how trusts really work and why they matter for business owners and families who want to protect their money. You’ll learn the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts, what each one is used for, and how they affect taxes and control. We keep it simple and show how trusts can support wealth planning, smart strategies, and better money decisions. Many people think trusts are only for the rich, but tha...

This episode teaches you how to read your financial statements so you can run your business with confidence. You’ll learn how the profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement work together to show the real health of your business. We cover simple finance advice, smart strategies, and the money decisions that matter most in twenty twenty-six. You’ll see how to track key numbers like profit margins, cash flow, receivables,...

This episode shows you how the IRS can help pay for your next trip. You’ll learn simple tax strategies that turn normal travel into legal business deductions. We explain how to plan your trip, add a clear business purpose, and use smart strategies to document everything the right way. You’ll see how small money decisions can turn flights, hotels, and meals into real tax savings. We also talk about why many CPAs say “no” when the ta...

This episode breaks down the real way business owners should pay themselves. Most people are doing it wrong, and it’s costing them money they don’t need to lose. You’ll learn the difference between an owner’s draw, a salary, and a distribution, and why choosing the wrong one can create tax problems. We talk about tax planning, smart strategies, and simple money decisions that help you keep more of what you earn. You’ll also hear wh...

This episode breaks down why most New Year’s resolutions fail and why real change starts with your money mindset. You’ll learn how old stories about money can shape your choices, hold back your income, and create stress in your business. Many women entrepreneurs carry beliefs they never chose, and those beliefs can lead to fear, guilt, or undercharging.

You’ll hear simple examples of how these thoughts show up in daily money decisi...

Most business owners think taxes are scary, confusing, and out of their control. This episode flips that idea. You’ll learn why 99.5% of the tax code is actually written to help you save money, not take it. We talk about smart strategies that most CPAs never mention, real tax tips you can use right away, and the mindset shifts that help you make better money decisions. You’ll also hear how women and other entrepreneurs are often ig...

This episode breaks down the new tax rules that let business owners write off more than ever before. You’ll learn how 100% bonus depreciation works, how to use simple tax strategies, and why smart tax planning helps you keep more money in your business. We walk through vehicles, equipment, buildings, and upgrades you can deduct in year one. You’ll hear real examples of owners saving big with tax savings and finance advice they neve...

Most people think giving to charity is just a nice thing to do. But the wealthy use giving as a smart tax strategy that helps them save more money and build long-term wealth. In this episode, you’ll learn how donor-advised funds, private foundations, and charitable remainder trusts work—and how they can help you get big tax deductions, avoid capital gains tax, and even create income for your future.

We break these tools down in sim...

Depreciation is a great tax deduction, but most business owners don’t know it can create a big surprise tax bill later. In this episode, you’ll learn what depreciation recapture is, why it happens, and how it can take a big chunk of your profit when you sell property or equipment. We break down how the IRS taxes different types of assets, how cost segregation affects recapture, and simple tax planning steps that help you stay ahead...