Tax planning · USA · 2026

Year-End Tax Planning for U.S. Business Owners — 2026

Don't close 2026 blind

Before year-end you can still make decisions that affect your business tax result. An Edeal CPA reviews your numbers, entity structure and plans and helps you build a concrete action plan before December 31.

20 minutes · free · with an Edeal manager
Anton Chekhov — Edeal
Days left until Dec 31—days to make decisions
What else we can review:
Business structureOwner compensationPurchases & expensesRetirement plans2027 tax plan
By April it's too late to make many 2026 decisions

A tax return mostly records what already happened. Tax planning happens earlier — while you can still review options and make decisions before the tax year ends.

Tax return preparation

What happened? We gather data, calculate the result and file the return after year-end.

Tax planning

What can still change? We review the current situation, consider scenarios and define actions before year-end.

Now — decisions can still be made
September
October
November
December
Later — mostly calculating the result
January
February
March
April

What you'll know after tax planning

Expected tax result

How your business tax burden looks under the current scenario, based on available data.

Possible scenarios

Which decisions you can consider before year-end and how they may affect taxes, cash flow and the financial result.

Action Plan

What's worth doing, who owns each action, its priority and the deadline to complete it.

You make the decision. We show the numbers, options and possible consequences.
WHAT THE REVIEW COVERS

What business tax planning includes

We analyze your specific situation and look for opportunities that apply to your business — no generic advice.

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Business structure

LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, multiple companies, activity across states and relationships between entities.

02

Owner's money

Salary, distributions, owner compensation and other ways money moves between the business and the owner.

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Tax burden

Current tax scenario, estimated taxes and decisions that can affect the final result.

04

Purchases & expenses

Equipment, vehicles, real estate, business expenses and other planned business spending.

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Owner & family

Payroll, benefits, retirement plans and other decisions relevant to the owner and family.

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2027 plan

Decisions worth preparing early so the new tax year doesn't start without a plan.

Is your business ready to close the tax year?

Answer a few questions and see which areas are still worth reviewing before December 31.

Do you roughly know the tax result you expect for 2026?
Has a CPA or tax specialist already reviewed your numbers before year-end?
Have you reviewed salary, distributions and other owner payments?
Have year-end major purchases been reviewed for tax impact?
Do you have a concrete list of actions and deadlines before December 31?

Licensed professionals work on your tax strategy

Anton Chekhov, EA

Anton Chekhov, EA

Enrolled Agent · CEO, Edeal Inc.

An Enrolled Agent is a specialist federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS. 15+ years in business; focus on business systematization, financial analysis and tax planning for U.S. companies.

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What your tax plan can look like

EDEAL TAX PLAN 2026edeal.
Projected business result$XXX,XXX
Estimated tax scenario$XX,XXX
PRIORITY 1Owner compensation reviewDeadline: XX/XX/2026
PRIORITY 2Retirement plan analysisDeadline: XX/XX/2026
PRIORITY 3Major purchase scenarioDeadline: 12/31/2026
2027 PLANEntity · payroll · estimated payments

Example result structure. Actual calculations, options and recommendations depend on the data and circumstances of the specific business.

TWO WAYS TO WORK

CPA consultation or a strategic tax session

Choose the format based on your task. If you're not sure, an Edeal manager will help you decide.

For a specific question

Tax consultation with a CPA

60 minutes one-on-one with a CPA to work through a specific tax situation or several related questions.

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60 minutes with a CPA
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We review your situation
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We answer specific questions
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We consider possible options
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We define next steps
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Main format for Year-End Tax Planning

Strategic tax session

A personal business tax review with prior data analysis, a strategic session and a concrete action plan.

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Stage 1. Preparation — 1 hourBefore the meeting, a specialist reviews available data, the business structure and the owner's plans.
Documents for analysis
prior-year tax returncurrent P&LBalance Sheetbookkeepingpayroll reportsbank & credit-card statementsprojected revenue & expensesmajor purchase plansretirement plansentity structure
Your manager will tell you in advance which data is needed for your situation.
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Stage 2. Strategic session — 2 hoursWe compare scenarios and discuss possible decisions, tax consequences, priorities and timing.
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Stage 3. Result
Stage 3. Result
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session recording
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short summary
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step-by-step Action Plan
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priority list
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deadlines
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I already have a CPA or accountant. Why Edeal?

You don't have to change your current CPA or accountant. The strategic session can be used as a separate, independent tax-planning review. We analyze the current situation, possible scenarios and deadlines. You can implement the final plan with Edeal or with your existing team.

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Who benefits most from Year-End Tax Planning

Business profit grew

Revenue or profit changed noticeably versus last year.

You have an S-Corp

Owner compensation, payroll, distributions and related decisions need a review.

Multiple companies

You need to look at the overall structure, money flow and tax impact across entities.

Major purchases planned

Vehicle, equipment, real estate or other significant spending.

Business in several states

Questions about multi-state activity, registration or tax obligations.

No yearly tax plan

Returns are filed, but tax decisions aren't planned systematically in advance.

What Edeal clients say

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“A great experience working with the team on my company's U.S. annual tax report. Professional, responsive and very knowledgeable. They also helped with cross-border taxation questions (I'm a Canadian tax resident) and gave clear, helpful guidance.”

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★★★★★

“I've worked with Edeal for several years — they helped register my U.S. company, handle annual reporting and recently helped remove a state penalty. Special thanks to my account manager Marina for the responsible, professional approach!”

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★★★★★

“Excellent company. I trust them with my accounting and have never regretted it.”

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Frequently asked questions about tax planning

How is tax planning different from preparing a tax return?

Return preparation mostly reflects transactions that already happened during the tax year. Tax planning happens in advance: a specialist reviews current data, plans and possible scenarios while some decisions can still be made before year-end.

When is the best time for Year-End Tax Planning?

The earlier the analysis is done before year-end, the more time remains to implement decisions. Exact timing depends on the situation and the type of action considered.

Is it worth reaching out in November or December?

Yes — depending on the situation, some decisions may still be relevant. Some actions take more time, so don't leave the analysis to the last days of December.

What documents are needed for the strategic session?

Typically a prior-year tax return, current bookkeeping, payroll, bank data and information about business plans. The exact list depends on the situation and is provided by your manager in advance.

Can you do tax planning if another company keeps my books?

Yes. You don't have to move bookkeeping to Edeal. The analysis needs current and sufficient financial data.

Do I need to change my CPA?

No. The strategic session can be a separate, independent analysis. You can implement the plan with Edeal or with your current team.

Do you work with LLCs?

Yes. The analysis considers the LLC's tax classification, ownership structure, business activity and other circumstances.

Do you work with S-Corps and C-Corps?

Yes. The analysis format depends on the entity type and the specific tax situation.

Can you analyze several companies of one owner?

Yes. If needed, we can review several related companies and the overall business structure.

Do you work with multi-state businesses?

Yes. Multi-state activity may require a separate analysis of tax and registration consequences.

What do I get after the strategic session?

A session recording, a short summary, a step-by-step Action Plan, priorities and deadlines for the discussed actions.

Does Edeal guarantee lower taxes?

No. The result depends on the actual circumstances of the business and applicable tax rules. The goal of tax planning is to identify available options, assess their consequences and help the owner make informed decisions.

Don't close the tax year without a plan

Start with a free conversation with an Edeal manager. Tell us about your business and your task — we'll decide whether a CPA consultation is enough or a full strategic session makes sense.

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