Ready to stop scrambling come tax time and start planning like the business leader you are? Well, it starts with your mid-year financial game plan.

In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CEO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., walks you through the steps you need to take to get your books in shape, plan for tax season (without stress), and build a business that's profitable and sustainable for the long haul. Let's make tax season feel like just another Tuesday.

Key Takeaways:

Know the Kind of Business You're Building: Are you running a tax deduction-focused business or building long-term sustainability? Defining this upfront will shape your entire financial strategy and mindset.
Bookkeeping Is the Foundation of Everything: You can't make smart tax or financial decisions without accurate, up-to-date books. Get caught up and stay caught up.
Collect W-9s and Log Expenses Now, Not Later: Save yourself a year-end headache by organizing contractor paperwork and tracking home office, mileage, and reimbursable expenses today.
Review Your Entity Type and Compensation: Are you set up as the right business entity? S-Corps, in particular, need to pay close attention to reasonable compensation and accountable plans.
Don't Skip Estimated Tax Payments: Avoid penalties and cash flow surprises by paying what you owe and saving for taxes proactively—your future self will thank you.