Startup Taxes

Learn when fast-growing startups should claim R&D tax credits, from payroll offset timing to fundraising alignment and QRE tracking systems.

October 2026 Startup Tax Deadlines: Extended Form 1120 Returns, State Filings, and the San Francisco Gross Receipts Tax.

Key September 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal estimates and major state, city, and local filing dates.

California SB 122 taxes most SaaS and prewritten digital software starting Jan. 1, 2027. Learn what startups need to do.

See which states tax SaaS, cloud software, and digital products, and what startup founders need to know about compliance.

Key August 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal payroll and quarterly state filings founders shouldn’t ignore.

Key July 2026 tax deadlines for startups, including federal, state, and major city dates, that founders should be aware of.

Learn why VC-backed founders should switch to a specialized startup CPA before raising, not mid-round, to protect valuation and speed due diligence.

Learn how fast-growing startups handle preparing income tax, multi-state nexus, Delaware Franchise Tax, and QSBS during the mid-year planning window.

DIY startup taxes look cheap until missed R&D credits and compliance gaps surface before a fundraise. See when tax outsourcing services pay off.

Learn why high-growth startups must hire a specialized startup accountant mid-year to fix SAFE accounting, cap tables, 409As, and protect valuation.

Learn how Kruze Consulting obtained SOC 2, formalizing security controls to protect sensitive startup financial data and give founders assurance.