Small Business Tax Planning
Keeping more of what you earn takes a strategy built around
how your business actually works. Get a proactive tax plan
before next tax season.
63% of Small Business
Owners Overpay on Taxes
Why? Because proactive tax planning isn’t part of the traditional CPA model.
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You have a tax preparer, not a tax strategist
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Your entity structure has never been reviewed
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Nobody optimized how you pay yourself
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Tax planning stops at tax filing in April
Tax Strategy to Fund a 401K
- Type of Business: Septic
- Annual Revenue: $1M
A family-owned septic company doing $1M in revenue never had a proactive CPA. They wanted to grow while supporting their employees.
We learned how their business actually operates and their retirement goals. We implemented estimated payments to manage cash flow and create clarity in their numbers.
They saved $25k annually in taxes and used that money to fund a 401k for 12 employees, including every member of the family team.
Bookkeeping that Bought Back Their Time
- Type of Business: Photography
- Annual Revenue: $700k
A husband-and-wife photography business doing $700K a year worked hard but never felt confident enough in their numbers to actually take a vacation.
We cleaned up their books and built them financial reports and projections we used to prepare for their tax liability and manage their cash flow year round.
They now take extended breaks, knowing exactly where they stand financially. No surprises. No anxiety. Just the freedom they built the business for.
From Gut Instinct to Growth
- Type of Business: Beer Tap Service
- Annual Revenue: $700k
A beer tap service business was running entirely off his bank account balance — no books, no structure, just checking their statement and making decisions.
We converted him to an S-corp for immediate tax savings, then identified vehicle depreciation he had been leaving on the table.
The $30k in tax savings allowed him to buy a second service vehicle and hire an additional employee, effectively doubling his client capacity. Plus, he funded a 401K.
$56K Reinvested Back Into Growth
- Type of Business: F1 Production
- Annual Revenue: $800k
A $800k two-partner film production company was growing fast in the F1 and streaming TV space, but it needed better cash flow to fund its growth.
We restructured them into separate S-corps within a partnership, giving each partner their own tax-efficient entity while keeping the business relationship intact.
$56K that went straight back into the business — funding the resources and equipment they needed to keep up with demand.
$500k IRS Bill Eliminated
- Type of Business: Specialty flooring contractor
- Annual Revenue:
A specialty flooring company received an IRS notice claiming they owed backup withholding on 1099 contractor wages, plus penalties and interest.
We disputed the incorrect form the IRS had prepared and filed on their behalf. When they ignored our filing, we submitted an amended return to correct it directly.
The IRS agreed and eliminated a nearly $500,000 tax bill. The client now files taxes through us to prevent future self-filing errors.
“That’s great news, and a big relief!! Your knowledge and expertise have been very helpful. Thank you so much.”
Get a 12 to 18 Month Tax Plan
We’ll hand you a detailed strategy of every tax move that applies to your specific business, what to do, when to do it, and exactly how much each one saves you. No generic advice. No surprises in April.
Review Your Last Three Years
Learn Your Business
Discuss Your 12 to 18 Month Tax Blueprint
Optional: Implement it with You
How to Save More of Your Hard-Earned Money
Each step of working with LedgerWay builds on the last. The result isn't just a filed return, it's a compounding tax advantage that helps to grow your business more every year
Tax Planning & Advisory Pricing
Getting Started
Up to $250k in annual revenue
Who’s Eligible:
- Rental property owners, sole proprietors, and new business owners
- W-2 and investment account-only income, individuals with no business entities
What’s Included
- 3-year tax return review (personal & business)
- Identification of missed deductions / errors
- Entity structure optimization analysis
- 12–18 month tax strategy blueprint
- Documented strategy roadmap (5–10 strategies)
- Estimated savings projection
- Implementation plan
Guaranteed to find at least $2500 in savings or we’ll refund the difference.*
Growing Business
Over $250k in annual revenue
Who’s Eligible:
- LLC business owners, sole proprietors, and real estate investors
- W-2 and investment account-only income, individuals with no business entities
What’s Included
- 3-year tax return review (personal & business)
- Identification of missed deductions / errors
- Entity structure optimization analysis
- 12–18 month tax strategy blueprint
- Documented strategy roadmap (5–10 strategies)
- Estimated savings projection
- Implementation plan
Guaranteed to find at least $4995 in savings or we’ll refund the difference.*
High-Net-Worth Advisory
Over $1 Million in liquid assets
Who’s Eligible:
- Business owners with multiple entities and/or real estate partnerships
What’s Included
- 3-year tax return review (personal & business)
- Number of businesses?
- Estates, trusts, investment accounts?
- Identification of missed deductions/errors
- Entity structure optimization analysis
- 12–18 month tax strategy blueprint
- Documented strategy roadmap (5–10 strategies)
- Estimated savings projection
- Implementation plan
*Guarantee is only available to clients who have not implemented a tax advisory plan in the last 2 years.
Your Tax Bill Next Year Is Being
Built Right Now
The decisions that reduce your tax bill happen throughout the year.
Let's make sure yours are working in your favor.
Common Questions About Small Business Tax Planning
Tax preparation is the process of accurately documenting and filing your return. Tax planning is the proactive work that happens throughout the year to lower what you owe before the return is due. Most business owners have only ever had preparation. Planning is where the real savings come from.
Now. Key decisions like entity elections, retirement plan setup, and compensation strategy need time to take effect. The closer you get to December 31, the fewer moves you have available.
It depends on your structure, income level, and how much has been left on the table. Business owners working with us have kept tens of thousands of dollars more per year through strategies their previous CPA never applied. The clearest way to know your number is to have someone review your specific situation.
If you make over $50k there is likely an opportunity to implement tax strategies that will save you money. Our typical clients have at least $250k in revenue to see more impact to their bottom line. Entity structure, retirement plan selection, and compensation strategy all have long-term tax consequences. Starting with the right structure is far less expensive than fixing the wrong one.
Yes. Our model is specifically built around combining tax, bookkeeping, and advisory within one firm. When your books and your tax strategy come from the same team, neither side is working from incomplete information.
It varies by engagement level, but typically includes a 12 to 18-month tax plan with numbers on what each strategy will save you. We walk through specifics during a free consultation.