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We get your startup ready for the VC process

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Startup Tax Returns
Kruze is a leader in startup tax filings, advice and more

C-Corp Tax Deadlines
2023 Tax Deadlines For C-Corp Startups

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Tax Return Estimator
How Much Does a Startup Tax Return Cost?

R&D Credit Calculator
How much can your startup save in payroll taxes?

Delaware Tax Calculator
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Tax Credit Center - Which of the 700+ Credits Are Best?

Tax Credits for Startups
Did you know even money losing startups can get up to $250,000?

Research & Development Credits
Reduce your startup's burn with Research & Development tax credits

California R&D Tax Credit
Doing R&D or engineering work in CA? You are probably eligible

WOTC
Hiring veterans and felons? You may be eligible

CA Sales Tax Exemption
CA hardware startups doing R&D can pay less sales tax

Health Insurance Credit
Eligibility requirements are challenging for most VC-backed companies
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Venture Debt fundraising advice for VC backed startups

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Experience helping funded startups navigate the M&A diligence process

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High quality 409A's at a discounted price

VC Due Diligence Checklist
Kruze's clients raise $1B+ a year in VC funding; this checklist will help you prepare
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Early-Stage Tax Tips

Do unprofitable companies need to file tax returns? Yes! Read our tips now.

Guide to Seed Stage Tax Returns

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Answers to hundreds of startup accounting, finance, HR and tax Q's

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Startup Podcast
Startup Podcast - Founders and Friends

Top Financial Tips and Resources for Startups

Startup Financial Health Tips
Tips for setting up scaleable financial systems

Free Financial Models
Free to download financial models

C-Corp Tax Deadlines
iCals with federal, state and local compliance deadlines

Best VC Pitch Decks
See more of the best pitch decks ever used

CEO Salary Report
Data on what CEOs are paid

Best Startup Credit Cards
After working with hundreds of startups, we picked the best credit cards

Kruze consulting Blog

Accounting, Finance, HR and Tax for Startups

Startup CFO Tax Checklist: Key Dates for 2015 Taxes

Posted on Wed, 1 July 2015

As the Consulting CFO and CPA to over 70 venture backed startups, the most common question I get asked every January is, “What do we need to do about taxes? What about this Delaware Annual Filing? And SF Payroll Tax Expense?” So about this time every year I send out a customized road map to all of my clients that details everything they can expect for the coming year. I wanted to share this “cheat sheet” with you, but keep in mind that this is just a “cheat sheet.” Please reach out to me or your local CPA about tax filings that are specific to your business…because every startup is unique!

Don’t Be a Scrooge with Sick Days (Because That’s Illegal Now) - Kruze Consulting

Posted on Wed, 1 July 2015

Kruze Consulting’s CEO, Vanessa Kruze, informs about sick day employee policy and gives 5 tips to become compliant with new sick leave laws.