Savvy or Surrender - Your Guide to Profit, Cash Flow, and Tax Savings
Running a business shouldn’t feel like a never-ending fight for cash. On Savvy or Surrender, host Steven Young cuts through the noise and shows real business owners how to take control of their numbers, keep more of their hard-earned money, and build a business that actually pays them back.
Each episode gives you practical strategies you can use right away — from fixing cash flow bottlenecks, to implementing Profit First, to unlocking tax savings most owners never hear about. No jargon. No fluff. Just clear guidance, real-talk coaching, and a little humor to keep things human.
Whether you’re a contractor, service pro, or business owner who’s tired of working hard with nothing to show for it, this is your go-to show for leveling up your money decisions and building a business that supports your life… not the other way around.
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Savvy or Surrender - Your Guide to Profit, Cash Flow, and Tax Savings
7 Essential Year-End Tax Moves for Business Owners: Episode 15
Title: 7 Essential Year-End Tax Moves for Business Owners: Episode 15
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Summary:
In this episode of the Savvy or Surrender Podcast, host Steven Young breaks down seven actionable, IRS-approved tax strategies every business owner should consider before the year ends. From accelerating legitimate expenses to leveraging retirement contributions and understanding the latest on state and local tax deductions, Steven provides practical advice to help you maximize deductions, minimize tax liability, and set your business up for financial success in the coming year. Bonus tips on charitable giving and avoiding common tax planning mistakes are also included.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction: Year-end tax scramble & episode overview
- 00:28 – Host intro & subscribe reminder
- 00:49 – No-fluff approach & who this episode is for
- 01:39 – Move #1: Accelerate legitimate expenses
- 03:19 – Move #2: Equipment and vehicle purchases
- 04:31 – Section 179 & bonus depreciation explained
- 04:51 – Move #3: Retirement contributions (Solo 401k, HSA, SEP IRA)
- 08:09 – HSA changes & maximizing health savings
- 09:54 – Self-directed plans & tax-free crypto trading
- 09:49 – Move #4: Pay yourself & timing for S-Corp owners
- 10:07 – Determining reasonable salary
- 11:05 – Payroll, bonuses, and year-end deadlines
- 11:45 – Move #5: Accountable plan setup for reimbursements
- 13:12 – How to document and implement an accountable plan
- 15:21 – Real-world example: Contractor savings
- 16:40 – Importance of formalizing the plan & business documentation
- 17:52 – Move #6: Harvest losses & clean up your books
- 18:33 – Writing off bad debt, obsolete inventory, and accurate bookkeeping
- 19:34 – Move #7: State and local tax (SALT) strategies & pass-through entity tax
- 22:31 – Example scenario: S-Corp, state tax, and federal savings
- 25:01 – Bonus moves: Charitable giving & Idaho Youth Ranch credit
- 26:33 – Biggest year-end mistake: Waiting to plan
- 27:00 – Call to action: Schedule a discovery call & subscribe
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