The Top 10 Reasons Why Business Owners Need to Meet With a CPA This Summer

A few days ago here on the SWC blog, we shared why it’s important for individual taxpayers to meet with their CPA over the summer. It basically boils down to being prepared. No one wants to learn in the first quarter of 2025 that their state or federal tax liability could have been dramatically reduced or altogether eliminated had they just met with their CPA for one hour in June, July, or August.

As a business owner, the same logic applies. Below are the top 10 reasons why you as a business owner, entrepreneur, or an investor with an ownership stake in a business should schedule a mid-year meeting with your CPA this summer.

Marni Walker of SWC

  1. Take Advantage of Depreciation Tax Breaks: Current tax laws offer generous depreciation deductions for qualifying assets. By discussing your plans with us, we can help you maximize your Section 179 deductions and first-year bonus depreciation, potentially saving you significant amounts on your tax return.
  1. Time Business Income and Deductions: Strategically timing your business income and deductions can lead to substantial tax savings. Whether it’s deferring income or accelerating expenses, we’ll help you make the right moves to align with your financial goals.
  1. Maximize the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction: The QBI deduction can be a significant tax saver for owners of pass-through entities. We’ll ensure you understand the complexities and limitations of this deduction, helping you plan to maximize your benefits.

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The Top 10 Reasons to Ask Your CPA for a Mid-Year Meeting This Summer

By |2024-06-13T12:13:54-07:00June 11, 2024|Categories: Tax Planning|Tags: |0 Comments

Here at SWC, where we’re known as a leading independently owned tax planning and financial strategies advisory firm, we believe in empowering our clients with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions.

Part of that approach is to offer a complimentary mid-year meeting that helps our clients navigate the complexities of tax planning, reduce their tax-related liabilities, and maximize their financial well-being.

2024 Mid-Year Tax Planning Meeting Graphic

If you’ve never heard of a mid-year meeting, it’s generally considered a preemptive move that allows you to discuss your financial situation with your CPA well before the end of the year when it’s often too late to implement strategies that can reduce your 2024 tax labilities.

Being on the fence about scheduling a mid-year tax meetings is understandable. After all, it’s summer, and who wants to be cooped up in a meeting with a CPA? But consider this: you have the ability to meet with us online — yes, even from your hotel room if you’re on vacation. Just pick a time slot that is available from now through the end of August. It’s only an hour of your time that likely will result in many hours of peaceful sleep before the end of the year.

With that in mind, here’s our top 10 reasons why you — the individual taxpayer — should schedule a mid-year meeting with your CPA this summer:

  1. Review and Adjust Your Withholding: A mid-year review of your withholding can ensure that you’re on track to meet your tax obligations without overpaying. Adjusting your withholding now can prevent surprises at tax time and help you manage your personal cash flow more effectively.
  1. Maximize Retirement Contributions: Reviewing your retirement contributions mid-year allows you to make necessary adjustments to maximize your savings. Whether it’s contributing to an IRA, 401(k), or

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