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How to Prepare for Tax Return Audits in VC Rounds
Learn how to prepare for tax return audits so your startup’s tax history passes venture capital due diligence without delaying your round.
Updated on May 11, 2026
How Startups Can Confidently File Multi-State Tax Returns
Learn essential steps for startups to navigate multi-state tax returns, avoid double taxation, and stay compliant as your company expands across state lines.
Updated on Oct 13, 2025
Form 1120 Schedule L
Complete Form 1120 Schedule L—learn how to report your C-corp balance sheet on the tax return and avoid mismatches with your books.
Updated on Jun 9, 2026
How to File a Form 1120 Extension for Your Startup
Buy time without penalties—learn how to file a Form 1120 extension, key deadlines, and what startups still must pay even with an extension.
Updated on Nov 7, 2024
How to Fill Out Form 1120 Schedule G
Learn what Form 1120 Schedule G is, which C-corp shareholders trigger it, and how startups stay compliant with IRS rules.
Updated on Oct 15, 2024
A 2026 Guide to Tax Returns for Seed-Stage Startups
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.
Updated on Mar 9, 2026
Form 944: Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return Guide
Learn what IRS Form 944 is, which small employers must file it instead of Form 941, and key deadlines and filing tips for startup payroll taxes.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024
Do Bootstrapped Startups Pay Taxes?
Vannessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'Do bootstrapped startups actually pay taxes?' and discusses different types of taxes you may need to consider.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024
10 Tax Season Prep Tips for VC-Backed Startups
Learn the 10 essential steps venture-backed startups should take before tax season, from cleaning up books and state filings to maximizing the R&D tax credit...
Updated on Mar 13, 2026
How to Move your Startup's Fiscal Year End from Dec to Jan
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.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
October 31 Tax Deadlines for Startups
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.
Updated on Aug 1, 2024
Startup Corporate Tax Returns Employee Options
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.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025
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