Are You Up To Date On Tax Planning For Your Small Business?

Tax planning is the process of minimizing your tax liability within the legal limits set by the tax authorities. This can be done by availing of tax deductions, rebates, and credits. Tax planning is important for businesses because it helps them reduce their tax liability and improve their bottom line.


A well-executed tax plan can help businesses save money, but it must be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that it remains compliant with the latest tax laws. The key elements of a tax plan include an understanding of your business’s tax profile, your financial goals, and the tax laws that apply to your business.


  • What is Tax Planning?

Tax planning refers to the process of organizing finances and estimating taxes in a way that reduces the tax liability. It is often done in advance by estimating the potential taxes you may owe and taking action to reduce the sum owed. Tax planning is typically done on an annual or multi-year basis, depending on the financial situation of the business. For businesses, tax planning involves strategizing in order to minimize their tax liability within the legal limits set by the tax authorities. This includes the careful consideration of deductions, credits, and other tax-saving opportunities to reduce the amount of taxes owed. Tax planning should be an ongoing process to ensure that businesses remain compliant with the latest tax laws and that their tax liability is minimized.


  • Why is Tax Planning Important for Businesses?

Tax planning is an important part of running a business and managing its finances. Businesses should have a tax plan in place to reduce the amount of taxes they owe and to optimize their cash flow. Tax planning can also help businesses increase their profits by reducing the amount of their taxable income and by taking advantage of deductions and credits. Tax planning is especially important for small businesses, because they often have limited resources and limited knowledge of the tax landscape. Not having a proper tax plan in place can lead to missed opportunities and an unnecessary burden of taxes being owed. This can have a major impact on the company’s bottom line, as it means more of their revenue will be spent on taxes instead of reinvested in their business.


  • What are the Key Elements of a Tax Plan?

Creating a tax plan for your business requires an understanding of the tax landscape and a comprehensive plan for reducing your tax liability. The key elements of a tax plan include an understanding of your business’s tax profile, your financial goals, and the tax laws that apply to your business. Before you create a tax plan, you need to understand your business’s tax profile. This includes understanding your business’s entity type, the tax deductions and credits available, and any tax incentives that you may be eligible for. Knowing your business’s unique tax needs will help you develop a tax plan that is tailored to your business’s needs. You also need to consider your business’s financial goals when you develop your tax plan. This includes understanding how much money you want to save in taxes, the types of investments you want to make, and the strategies you will use to get there. Having a clear financial goal in mind will help you create a tax plan that is effective and tailored to your business’s needs. 


You have to be aware of the tax laws that apply to your business. This includes understanding the latest changes in tax laws, any deductions or credits available to you, and what tax rate you will be taxed at. Knowing the tax laws that apply to your business will help you maximize the savings available to you while staying compliant with the law.

Closing Statement

Creating a tax plan for your business requires a thorough understanding of your business’s unique needs, the current tax laws, and the opportunities available to you. Call us today on (817) 238 0100or pop us an  EMAIL for more information.

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Andrea Ward, CPA


Andrea officially began her accounting career in 1987.  But it all began much earlier than that as a kid when she meticulously budgeted her allowance to buy really cool toys. Since then, she has earned Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor in Business Administration, with equivalent minors in Finance and Economics from Texas A&M University.  A CPA and Registered Investment Advisor, Andrea loves helping people accumulate wealth.

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