Tax Planning and Optimization

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.

Key June 2026 startup tax deadlines, including federal quarterly estimates plus major state and local due dates by city.

Discover the key May 2026 tax deadlines for VC‑backed startups, including major city‑specific dates in California and Florida.

Learn how smart startup accounting can turn net operating losses (NOLs) into future tax savings. Discover how NOL carryforwards, R&D credits, and Section 382...

Hiring in a new state? Kruze Consulting's startup accounting checklist keeps your VC-backed C-Corp compliant with income and franchise tax rules.

Discover the key April 2026 tax deadlines for VC‑backed startups, including federal filings and major city‑specific dates in SF, NYC, Austin, Seattle, and more.