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New R&D Tax Legislation: What Startups and VCs need to know

New R&D Tax Legislation: What Startups and VCs need to know
Posted on Tue, 23 January 2024 by b8e9a313-a30e-4a16-8a3a-10c78098ad1a

Congress is working on a tax package (called the Smith/Wyden tax package) that could revive key tax provisions, including the deductibility of research and development expenses.

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What Salaries Will Startup CEOs Earn in 2024?

What Salaries Will Startup CEOs Earn in 2024?
Posted on Mon, 1 January 2024 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting answers frequently asked question 'What Should my CEO Salary be?' by looking at payroll data from 110s of seed and venture-backed startups.

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Warrant Coverage Venture Loans

Warrant Coverage Venture Loans
Posted on Tue, 19 December 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The rationale for a warrant coverage or a little bit of equity upside for the lender is that they're taking a lot of risk here.

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A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups

A Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups
Posted on Thu, 23 November 2023 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The ultimate tax season guide for startups, by the leading tax CPA to startups. Kruze has filed thousands of tax returns; we answer the top tax questions.

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The 'Masters Exemption': A Guide for Startup Founders on Renting Your Own Home to Your Business Tax-Free

The 'Masters Exemption': A Guide for Startup Founders on Renting Your Own Home to Your Business Tax-Free
Posted on Wed, 25 October 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

The 'Masters Exemption' (also known as the Augusta Exemption or Augusta Rule) allows startup founders to rent their homes to their startups - for legitimate businesses purposes only - for short periods and reap tax benefits.

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Unified Accounting and Tax

Unified Accounting and Tax
Posted on Sun, 15 October 2023 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Why Startups Choose Kruze for Unified Accounting and Tax.

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Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR

Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR
Posted on Thu, 12 October 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

At Kruze Consulting, we get tons of questions about the difference between bookings, ARR and revenue.

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Is angel investing tax deductible?

Is angel investing tax deductible?
Posted on Thu, 28 September 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

While sometimes it may feel like you’re giving money to charity as an angel investor, that’s not how it works for tax purposes.

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Is angel investing tax deductible?

Is angel investing tax deductible?
Posted on Thu, 28 September 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

While sometimes it may feel like you’re giving money to charity as an angel investor, that’s not how it works for tax purposes.

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Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?

Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?
Posted on Tue, 12 September 2023 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?' and discusses different types of taxes you may need to consider.

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California Statement of Information

California Statement of Information
Posted on Thu, 13 July 2023 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

There are three really important things to think about when you're considering filing a California Statements of Information.

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Do Investors Pay Capital Gains on Converted SAFE Notes?

Do Investors Pay Capital Gains on Converted SAFE Notes?
Posted on Sun, 12 March 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

One fairly complicated question we encounter is “Do investors have to pay capital gains taxes each time the valuation of a company goes up when, at the same time, the company’s SAFE notes have been converted to equity but have not been sold?”

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Should you shut down state tax accounts when an employee leaves?

Should you shut down state tax accounts when an employee leaves?
Posted on Mon, 2 January 2023 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Should you shut down the relevant state tax accounts when a startup employee or co-founder leaves the company?

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The Inflation Reduction Act will provide crucial upgrades to IRS services and personnel

The Inflation Reduction Act will provide crucial upgrades to IRS services and personnel
Posted on Sun, 28 August 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, explains how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will provide crucial upgrades to IRS services and personnel.

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What is a POA notification?

What is a POA notification?
Posted on Sun, 24 July 2022 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

POA (power of attorney) notifications are sent out from taxing authorities, like states or the federal government, when they receive POA authorizations.

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Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations

Fraudulent & Misleading California Statement of Information Solicitations
Posted on Sun, 26 June 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The latest scam targeting startups is fraudulent (or misleading) California Statement of Information requests. 

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Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?

Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?
Posted on Sun, 19 June 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

There’s a good reason startups pay more in social security taxes, including payroll taxes, earlier in the year than they do later in the year. 

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Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?

Why does a startup pay more in Social Security Tax early in the year?
Posted on Sun, 19 June 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

There’s a good reason startups pay more in social security taxes, including payroll taxes, earlier in the year than they do later in the year. 

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How do a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation?

How do a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation?
Posted on Mon, 30 May 2022 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Scott Orn explains how a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation and why VC firms want their startups to be incorporated in Delaware.

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How do a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation?

How do a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation?
Posted on Mon, 30 May 2022 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Scott Orn explains how a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation and why VC firms want their startups to be incorporated in Delaware.

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Why do startups need to break down their revenue by state?

Why do startups need to break down their revenue by state?
Posted on Sun, 3 April 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The short answer here is that your startup accountant needs to know your revenue by state to properly handle your taxes. So let’s look at why that’s the case.

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What does the correction in the NASDAQ mean for startup valuations?

What does the correction in the NASDAQ mean for startup valuations?
Posted on Tue, 1 February 2022 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

If you have not been paying attention to your stock portfolio, the NASDAQ's gone down a lot. We're recording this in late January 2022.

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10 Things to Get Ready for before Tax Season

10 Things to Get Ready for before Tax Season
Posted on Thu, 20 January 2022 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vanessa Kruze, CPA, has compiled a list of ten things to get ready before tax season, to help make taxes a little bit easier for founders.

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The IRS Opens Up Electronic Submission for Power of Attorney

The IRS Opens Up Electronic Submission for Power of Attorney
Posted on Sun, 26 September 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses getting clients power of attorney and the IRS new allowance of firms submitting Power of Attorney requests online!

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The IRS Opens Up Electronic Submission for Power of Attorney

The IRS Opens Up Electronic Submission for Power of Attorney
Posted on Sun, 26 September 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses getting clients power of attorney and the IRS new allowance of firms submitting Power of Attorney requests online!

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How To Move Your Startup’s Fiscal Year-End From December 31st to January 31st

How To Move Your Startup’s Fiscal Year-End From December 31st to January 31st
Posted on Sun, 5 September 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Startup founders, do you want to know how to move your startups’ fiscal year-end from December 31st  to January 31st? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case - Lessons for Startups

Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case - Lessons for Startups
Posted on Mon, 30 August 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses the Trump Organization Tax Fraud Case and goes into the lessons that Startups can learn from it.

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Paying back the COVID Payroll Tax Deferrals

Paying back the COVID Payroll Tax Deferrals
Posted on Sun, 22 August 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, explains how to pay back the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) payroll deferrals.

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Paying back the COVID Payroll Tax Deferrals

Paying back the COVID Payroll Tax Deferrals
Posted on Sun, 22 August 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, explains how to pay back the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) payroll deferrals.

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Vaccine Tax Credit for Startups

Vaccine Tax Credit for Startups
Posted on Mon, 28 June 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The Vaccine Tax Credit was a tax credit created under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and was announced earlier this year by the President.

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Vaccine Tax Credit for Startups

Vaccine Tax Credit for Startups
Posted on Mon, 28 June 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The Vaccine Tax Credit was a tax credit created under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and was announced earlier this year by the President.

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What happens to my personal taxes if my employer switches to a PEO mid-year?

What happens to my personal taxes if my employer switches to a PEO mid-year?
Posted on Mon, 21 June 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question of 'What happens to my personal taxes if my employer switches to a PEO mid-year?'.

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Compilation vs Review vs Audit

Compilation vs Review vs Audit
Posted on Sun, 7 March 2021 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains the difference between compilation, review & audit when it comes to providing your startup's 'Audited GAAP Financials'.

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Compilation vs Review vs Audit

Compilation vs Review vs Audit
Posted on Sun, 7 March 2021 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vannessa Kruze, CPA, explains the difference between compilation, review & audit when it comes to providing your startup's 'Audited GAAP Financials'.

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Where Should Your Startup Incorporate

Where Should Your Startup Incorporate
Posted on Tue, 2 February 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'Where should your startup incorporate?' and why you should consider incorporating in Delaware.

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Where Should Your Startup Incorporate

Where Should Your Startup Incorporate
Posted on Tue, 2 February 2021 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, answers the question 'Where should your startup incorporate?' and why you should consider incorporating in Delaware.

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Backsolve Method for Company Valuations

Backsolve Method for Company Valuations
Posted on Fri, 11 December 2020 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, discusses the Backsolve method for creating company valuations and other major valuation methodologies.

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Webinar: Life Science Startups Can Lower Operating Costs During COVID-19

Webinar: Life Science Startups Can Lower Operating Costs During COVID-19
Posted on Mon, 19 October 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

TriNet have invited Kruze Consulting COO, Scott Orn, to discuss activities that life sciences companies need to consider while moving into 2021.

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Leading ScaleFactor Alternative

Leading ScaleFactor Alternative
Posted on Tue, 23 June 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting is a leading alternative to ScaleFactor. We provide monthly books, tax support and filings & CFO level advice to 100s of startups!

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Jan 31st Startup Tax Deadlines

Jan 31st Startup Tax Deadlines
Posted on Mon, 27 January 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

It’s another busy tax season - and here at Kruze Consulting, we are working hard to make this time of the year go smoothly.

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Jan 31st Startup Tax Deadlines

Jan 31st Startup Tax Deadlines
Posted on Mon, 27 January 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

It’s another busy tax season - and here at Kruze Consulting, we are working hard to make this time of the year go smoothly.

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Company-specific tax filings

Company-specific tax filings
Posted on Sun, 5 January 2020 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, presents a guide to company specific tax filing and examples of how they vary based on circumstance.

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2019 Kruze Training Offsite

2019 Kruze Training Offsite
Posted on Tue, 17 December 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

The Kruze team is getting together this week for networking, training and 2020 planning.

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Kruze Consulting recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies

Kruze Consulting recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies
Posted on Wed, 4 December 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Learn about why Kruze Consulting has been recognized as a fast-growing company by several prestigious publications in the US and the Bay Area.

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Don’t let these October 31st tax deadlines scare you

Don’t let these October 31st tax deadlines scare you
Posted on Mon, 28 October 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting has provided the links you need to see specific city tax calendars and find out about the deadlines which are due this Thursday, Oct 31st.

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10 Reasons Why Startups Can’t Use Their Payroll Provider for 1099s

10 Reasons Why Startups Can’t Use Their Payroll Provider for 1099s
Posted on Tue, 24 September 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

1099s are a pain - somewhat mindless paperwork every startup needs to send to their contractors and many vendors like law firms.

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571-L SF Property Tax Statements for California Startups

571-L SF Property Tax Statements for California Startups
Posted on Tue, 30 April 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

If your startup has a location in California, then you likely have the pleasure of needing to file a 571-L SF Property Tax Statement. What is the Form 51-L?

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Some of our newest Quora posts

Some of our newest Quora posts
Posted on Thu, 28 March 2019 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

We’ve been busy answering questions on Quora. Below are some of our most recent Answers that you might find interesting!

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Tax Time Smoothies

Tax Time Smoothies
Posted on Thu, 14 March 2019 by 86afaa4c-cefb-11ed-afa1-0242ac120002

Continuing our tradition of focusing on employee wellness, we recently brought in some healthy smoothies to help our team deal with the stress of tax time.

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Startup Corporate Tax Returns and Employee Options

Startup Corporate Tax Returns and Employee Options
Posted on Thu, 24 January 2019 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Kruze Consulting's VP of FP&A, Healy Jones, gives a breakdown on startup Corporate Tax Returns (required by the IRS) and the options employees have.

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Does an upgrade to ERP add up for your startup?

Does an upgrade to ERP add up for your startup?
Posted on Wed, 7 November 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

People, Process and Technology are the three levers that you have as a startup CEO to drive efficiency.

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Recent Kruze Consulting Quotes

Recent Kruze Consulting Quotes
Posted on Sun, 9 September 2018 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Our team has been mentioned and quoted in a few great blogs recently, and we thought that we’d highlight some of these so that you could find them.

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Q3 2018 Startup Tax Deadlines

Q3 2018 Startup Tax Deadlines
Posted on Tue, 21 August 2018 by 4d886ec3-5690-47fc-b77c-d1f3754b1a35

Unfortunately for startups in the United States, tax deadlines aren’t just in the spring. Beyond the April 15th deadline (it was actually April 17th in 2018), here are SOME of the other deadlines your startup needs to be aware of in the third quarter.

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Startup Alert: Supreme Court Rules on Sales Tax

Startup Alert: Supreme Court Rules on Sales Tax
Posted on Thu, 21 June 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The Supreme Court has overturned a 1992 precedent that allowed online businesses to only collect sales taxes in states where they had a 'physical presence'.

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4 Reasons to Raise Venture Debt

4 Reasons to Raise Venture Debt
Posted on Tue, 8 May 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives a breakdown of the four important reasons that you should raise venture debt if you’re a startup.

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Why Do Startups Need a 409 Evaluation

Why Do Startups Need a 409 Evaluation
Posted on Fri, 9 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The IRS wants you to have a 409A valuation so they can make sure that your common stock options have the appropriate strike price.

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Why Do Startups Need a 409 Evaluation

Why Do Startups Need a 409 Evaluation
Posted on Fri, 9 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The IRS wants you to have a 409A valuation so they can make sure that your common stock options have the appropriate strike price.

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Tax Reporting ISO and NQSO

Tax Reporting ISO and NQSO
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vanessa Kruze, Kruze Consulting's CEO, answers the yearly question of 'how does a startup report ISO and non-qualified stock options for tax purposes?'.

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Startup Tax Return

Startup Tax Return
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

How much should be a startup tax return cost?

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Section 382 Triggers

Section 382 Triggers
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Section 382 is a part of the IRS code that was developed about 20 or 30 years ago to limit corporations' use of their net operating losses to offset profits.

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SAAS Sales Tax

SAAS Sales Tax
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

SAAS sales tax does exist, it's not just for tangible goods. A couple of years ago various states put into place SAS sales tax.

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R&D Tax Credit Expense Categories

R&D Tax Credit Expense Categories
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

If you haven't heard, R&D tax credits have really changed dramatically over the past couple of years.

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Delaware Franchise Tax

Delaware Franchise Tax
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

There are three really important things that you need to keep in mind when you're filing Delaware franchise tax.

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California Franchise Tax

California Franchise Tax
Posted on Tue, 6 February 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

There are three really important things to keep in mind when you're thinking about California Franchise Tax, so let's go ahead and go over them.

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Featured Service - Trucks Venture Capital

Featured Service - Trucks Venture Capital
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Trucks Venture Capital funds the entrepreneurs building the future of transportation.

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Featured Service - Square 1 Bank

Featured Service - Square 1 Bank
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Growing companies is what they do. From early stage to IPO and beyond.

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Featured Service - Sequoia

Featured Service - Sequoia
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Sequoia is the service partner for people-first companies.

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Featured Service - Republic.co

Featured Service - Republic.co
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

For the first time in history, now the majority of the US population can invest in tech startups.

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Featured Service - Ranchod Law Group

Featured Service - Ranchod Law Group
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives an overview of Featured Service The Ranchod Law Group, an immigration law firm in Sacramento California.

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Featured Service - Hitch Partners

Featured Service - Hitch Partners
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Hitch Partners is a retained search consulting firm that partners with technology companies on mission-critical leadership roles focused on security.

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Featured Service - Capshare

Featured Service - Capshare
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Issue stock today and manage all your equity in one place without getting bogged down in spreadsheets and paperwork.

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Featured Service - Bridge Bank

Featured Service - Bridge Bank
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Bridge Bank was founded in the highly competitive climate of Silicon Valley in 2001, and still provides a full suite of professional business banking services.

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Featured Service - Bonusly

Featured Service - Bonusly
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

They are building the future of employee recognition, rewards, and reviews. Bonusly integrates seamlessly with your organization's HR and communication tools.

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Featured Service - Bill.com

Featured Service - Bill.com
Posted on Fri, 26 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Creating Magically Simple Business Payments.

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Introducing KruzeTax - Startup Tax Returns

Introducing KruzeTax - Startup Tax Returns
Posted on Thu, 25 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Tax Season is upon us! Instead of using a local CPA firm (way too expensive & no Startup expertise), check out KruzeTax.com.

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Introducing KruzeTax - Startup Tax Returns

Introducing KruzeTax - Startup Tax Returns
Posted on Thu, 25 January 2018 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Tax Season is upon us! Instead of using a local CPA firm (way too expensive & no Startup expertise), check out KruzeTax.com.

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What is the best and cheapest registered agent in Delaware that has experience with tech startups?

What is the best and cheapest registered agent in Delaware that has experience with tech startups?
Posted on Wed, 3 January 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

I’m going to expand this question a bit…Why does a startup need to have a Registered Agent in Delaware?

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2018 New Tax Laws & How they Affect Startups

2018 New Tax Laws & How they Affect Startups
Posted on Wed, 3 January 2018 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

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Featured Service - UrbanSitter

Featured Service - UrbanSitter
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

UrbanSitter helps you find Babysitters, Nannies, and Child-Care.

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Featured Service - Hugo

Featured Service - Hugo
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting Feature Service Hugo is the smartest place for your team’s meeting notes, something we guarantee from personal experience with great results.

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Featured Service - Fleetsmith

Featured Service - Fleetsmith
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Fleetsmith is the new Cloud Based Mac Management Software that will change the way you work.

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Featured Service - Emburse

Featured Service - Emburse
Posted on Fri, 8 December 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Emburse's virtual cards and expense management system is truly amazing for keeping expenses within your company well organized and controlled.

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What Startup's Accounts on the Balance Sheet Need to be Reconciled

What Startup's Accounts on the Balance Sheet Need to be Reconciled
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

The punch line here is that every single account on the balance sheet needs to be reconciled, not just the bank and the credit cards.

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Startup's Due Diligence Information Venture Lenders Ask For

Startup's Due Diligence Information Venture Lenders Ask For
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

The first thing they're going to ask for is your historical financials.

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IRS Audits and Startups

IRS Audits and Startups
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

What can I do to make sure that I am prepared for an IRS audit? Ultimately, how can I make sure that I don't get it to an IRS audit situation?

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Best Systems for Paying your Startup's International Contractors

Best Systems for Paying your Startup's International Contractors
Posted on Tue, 14 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

We typically recommend Bill.com, but they don't do the international.

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Why Should Startups Use Bill.com

Why Should Startups Use Bill.com
Posted on Thu, 9 November 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

There are really three main reasons why you absolutely want to be using Bill.com.

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Why Do Startups Take Venture Debt?

Why Do Startups Take Venture Debt?
Posted on Thu, 9 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

At Kruze Consulting, we get tons of questions about venture debt. Should a startup take it? Is it good for the startup?

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Investor Abandonment Clause on Venture Debt

Investor Abandonment Clause on Venture Debt
Posted on Thu, 9 November 2017 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

We're mainly referring to investor abandonment and venture debt term sheets.

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What Startup Systems to Set Up First?

What Startup Systems to Set Up First?
Posted on Wed, 25 October 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

Vanessa Kruze, Kruze Consulting's CEO, discusses the vital online systems and programmes that startups should set up when they first start the company.

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2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar

2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar
Posted on Sun, 15 January 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

It's 2017 and time to start Tax Planning for your Startup! Don't worry, we've done all the work for you by creating customized 2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendars for Startups based in San Francisco, New York, Palo Alto and Santa Monica.

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2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar

2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendar
Posted on Sun, 15 January 2017 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

It's 2017 and time to start Tax Planning for your Startup! Don't worry, we've done all the work for you by creating customized 2017 Startup Tax Compliance Calendars for Startups based in San Francisco, New York, Palo Alto and Santa Monica.

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2016 Tax Compliance Calendar for Startups

2016 Tax Compliance Calendar for Startups
Posted on Fri, 8 January 2016 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Happy New Year Startups! Concerned about your 2016 Tax Deadlines? We've done the work for you with this complete 2016 Tax Compliance Calendar.

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The Recent Flurry of IRS Change of Address Notifications

The Recent Flurry of IRS Change of Address Notifications
Posted on Tue, 8 September 2015 by 3c9a7185-6493-4274-94b4-bfd36ff4820d

Kruze Consulting's COO, Scott Orn, gives a breakdown on the recent flurry of IRS Change of Address notifications and why you may have received one.

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Startup CFO Tax Checklist: Key Dates for 2015 Taxes

Startup CFO Tax Checklist: Key Dates for 2015 Taxes
Posted on Wed, 1 July 2015 by 1683f59d-e8a8-4ffe-b7b9-16f2aad2ab0b

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!

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