We talked to a CPA about startup taxes
Hey Founder, We published a podcast with a CPA. We talk about: Why startups still have to file taxes, even with $0 revenue The $25,000 mistake founders make with Form 5472 Delaware franchise tax and why it trips people up When filing an extension actually saves you Just real things we see founders struggle with. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/clNlkV0LGAE Hope this helps!
The Tax Talk: Live with a CPA - on December 18th
Bring every tax question you've been avoiding. A real CPA will answer them all. Register for free: https://cpalive.eventbrite.com
Podcast for Startups: The Tax Talk: Live with a CPA
The Tax Talk: Live with a CPA 📅 THU, December 18 @ 11.00 am EST / 08.00 am PT 🆓 Free Register: https://cpalive.eventbrite.com Bring every tax question you've been avoiding. A real CPA will answer them all. Share with a founder who Googled "do I owe taxes with $0 revenue" at 2am 😅 P.S. This IS a genuine Q&A where a CPA answers your real questions about startup taxes.
You're Too Busy to Become a Tax Expert
AI guides your U.S. tax filings - fast, accurate, and handled - TaxHero AI. Founders get to tell themselves they're being strategic by delegating to AI rather than learning complex tax code. It's not procrastination, it's prioritization.
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