Tax services for startups are our niche, our passion, and high growth is where we excel. We offer financial and accounting services in New York City and in technology company hubs all over the US for 800+ fast growing Seed, Series A, and Series B companies.
Founder & CEO Vanessa Kruze is a CPA, Deloitte Tax alumni, and former Controller of a 120+ FTE startup. Kruze COO Scott Orn is a Kellogg MBA, former VC Partner and investment banker. Our FP&A team helps our clients prepare budgets and projections for fund raises and is lead by a former venture capitalists and operating executive. Our Staff Accountants and Controllers come from the Big 4 and top venture capital backed startups.
Kruze is committed to New York City’s startup scene, bringing Silicon Valley tax, CPAs and expertise to NYC based startups. Kruze’s team is highly experienced helping seed and VC-backed companies navigate New York State and City level tax and compliance needs (see our New York tax compliance deadline calendar below).
With hundreds of VC-backed startups in NYC and beyond, the Kruze team of CPAs and accounting professionals has the knowledge to help funded startups. As the venture capital ecosystem in New York has grown, so has Kruze’s NYC client base. Per PitchBook data, New York City startups continue to raise ever-bigger amounts of VC funding at ever higher and higher valuations. A qualified tax CPA like Kruze can likely help these companies save millions per year in payroll taxes through tax credit advice.
In the fast-paced world of New York City’s startups, managing tax obligations with precision and foresight is crucial. At Kruze, we offer unparalleled tax advisory services that cater specifically to the diverse and ever-evolving needs of NYC startups. Our team of seasoned tax professionals is equipped to guide your business through the maze of state, city, and federal tax deadlines, ensuring compliance and optimizing your financial strategy.
Our detailed NYC tax calendar provides a clear roadmap of over tax deadliness specific to New York City startups. From quarterly estimated payments to the critical April 15th deadlines and beyond, we ensure you never miss a beat.
Whether you’re navigating the early stages of your startup journey or scaling at an accelerated pace, our strategic tax advice is designed to support your goals. In the bustling startup landscape of New York City, where every decision can impact your path to success, Kruze is your trusted advisor for all things tax.
Concerned about your 2025 Tax Deadlines?
We've done the work for you with these 2025 Tax Compliance Calendars.
Quarterly New York State Payroll Taxes Form NYS-45 due for Q1.
New York City startups can claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941.
Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 40% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
Quarterly NY State Payroll Taxes Form NYS-45 due for Q2.
Claim Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941 .
Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax. Pay 20% of your estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
New York State General Business Corporation Franchise Tax Form CT-3 final due date/deadline if extension was filed.
C Corp Form 1120 Tax Return final due date for New York City startups if extension was filed.
Quarterly NY State Payroll Taxes Form NYS-45 due for Q3.
Claim your Research & Development Tax Credits on Form 941.
Delaware Quarterly Estimated Franchise Tax, Pay 20% of estimated annual amount (if annual amount expected to exceed $5,000).
New York State and NYC estimated tax payment deadline for Q4.
Federal Quarterly Estimated Tax 4th installment (fourth quarter 2024).
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About Us
Startups are our niche, and our passion. Our clients have raised over $15 billion in VC funding. We are one of only a few outsourced accounting firms that specialize in funded early-stage companies - we only offer financial and tax services to fast growing startups in the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C stages.
We know how to de-risk your startup’s next venture capital round. Our team makes sure you are ready to fly through your next VC’s accounting, HR and tax due diligence. And when you use us as your bookkeeper, we set up and keep up-to-date a due diligence folder so you can get that next round of fundraising.
Our practice is built on best of breed cloud accounting software like QuickBooks, Netsuite, Gusto, Rippling, Taxbit, Avalara, Brex, Ramp and Deel. Technology makes us more efficient, saving our clients money and letting us offer higher value services like FP&A modeling, 409A valuation, and treasury advice. Startups deserve to work with CPAs using modern software.
Top angel investors and VCs refer Kruze because they trust us to give the right advice. Our clients are portfolio companies of top technology and Silicon Valley investors, including Y-Combinator, Kleiner, Sequoia, Khsola, Launch, Techstars and more. With us, your books and taxes are in order when it’s time to raise another round of venture financing.
Kruze Consulting works with funded Delaware C-Corps. Our clients have secured Pre-Seed to Series C or Series D funding. We look to partner with our clients, going beyond the typical outsourced accounting relationship and seeking to provide a higher level advisory role. We feel honored to be a part of making the world a better place, even if it’s one debit and credit at a time.
Startup CFO services, startup accounting and bookkeeping services, startup annual taxes, expense reports, payroll, state sales taxes: we've got you covered. Our software provides custom tailored dashboards that can be provided weekly or monthly, depending on your preference and plan. Founders are often so busy building their company that they don’t have time to take care of their finances. Traditionally, these companies have had to work with a basket of people to get their work done, including bookkeepers, accountants, AP clerks, CFOs, consultants, and tax accountants. At Kruze Consulting, our founders have one point person, saving time and money.
