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If Your CPA Only Talks to You Once a Year… That’s a Problem
If your CPA only talks to you once a year, you don’t have a tax strategy. You have a filing service. Too many business owners wait until December to think about taxes. By then, most of the powerful strategies are off the table. Real tax planning happens in January. It happens throughout the year. It requires proactive conversations, recurring check-ins, and a CPA who brings ideas to you, not just forms to sign. At Anomaly, we built our firm around strategy-first accounting. That means ongoing tax planning, not last-minute scrambling. If you’re serious about reducing taxes, improving cash flow, and making smarter business decisions, stop treating tax planning like a December task.
The Secret to Selling Your Startup Sooner (QSBS 2025)
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If Your CPA Only Talks to You Once a Year… That’s a Problem
February 13, 2026
If your CPA only talks to you once a year, you don’t have a tax strategy. You have a filing service. Too many business owners wait until December to think about taxes. By then, most of the powerful strategies are off the table. Real tax planning happens in January. It happens throughout the year. It requires proactive conversations, recurring check-ins, and a CPA who brings ideas to you, not just forms to sign. At Anomaly, we built our firm around strategy-first accounting. That means ongoing tax planning, not last-minute scrambling. If you’re serious about reducing taxes, improving cash flow, and making smarter business decisions, stop treating tax planning like a December task.
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The Right Way to Pay Yourself in an S Corp
February 13, 2026
One of the biggest S Corp mistakes to fix at the start of the year is underpaying yourself. Many business owners choose a low salary and assume distributions are safe. The IRS evaluates reasonable compensation using your role, business revenue, and industry wage benchmarks. When salaries are too low, distributions can be reclassified as wages, triggering back payroll taxes, penalties, and interest. Setting a defensible S Corp salary early in the year reduces audit risk and protects the tax strategy. If you want help reviewing or setting reasonable compensation for your S Corp, reach out to get it done correctly.
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The Secret to Selling Your Startup Sooner (QSBS 2025)
December 19, 2025
Most founders think QSBS benefits only apply after five years, but new rules now allow earlier exclusions: 50% after three years, 75% after four, and 100% after five. The cap has increased to $15M per shareholder, and more companies now qualify under the $75M asset limit. These updates open the door to earlier liquidity, but tax structure and state rules can still determine your final outcome. Contact Anomaly CPA to build a QSBS strategy that protects your gains before you exit.
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The Overlooked Section 41 R&D Tax Strategy
October 7, 2025
Most business owners miss out on the R&D tax credit because they think it only applies to large tech companies. In reality, industries like construction, manufacturing, and food and beverage may also qualify if they’re testing, designing, or improving processes. Under IRC §41, the R&D credit can reduce both income and payroll taxes, providing immediate cash flow benefits. If you’re curious whether your business qualifies, contact us today.
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