Business Tax Planning
That Actually Works
Most business owners think about taxes once a year when the bill arrives. The ones who build lasting wealth think about them every time they make a significant business decision — because that’s when the real planning happens.
Call Us: (720) 724-8456Three Decisions That
Shape Your Tax Bill
Entity Structure
The entity you choose determines how your income is taxed. An LLC taxed as a sole proprietorship and an LLC that has elected S-Corp status can produce dramatically different tax bills on the same revenue. The difference often comes down to how income is characterized — and that distinction alone can save thousands annually for a profitable small business.
Owner Compensation
How you pay yourself matters just as much as how much. Owner compensation, retirement plan contributions, and benefit structures are all levers that reduce taxable income when used correctly. A SEP-IRA, Solo 401(k), or defined benefit plan can shelter a significant portion of business income — while building the retirement assets that may one day replace your business income entirely.
Ownership Transitions
When ownership shifts — through a partner buyout, a family transfer, or a sale — the tax consequences of how that transaction is structured can dwarf everything else. The difference between an asset sale and an equity sale, or between a lump sum and an installment arrangement, can represent tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in exposure.
“Good legal planning and good tax planning are not separate conversations. They are the same conversation — and it should start long before any major decision is made.”— Osterhout Law, P.C.
We Work Alongside
Your CPA
At Osterhout Law, we don’t prepare tax returns — but we work closely alongside your CPA and financial advisor to make sure the legal structure of your business and its transactions is built to support the best possible tax outcome at every stage.
Whether you’re choosing an entity structure, setting up an owner compensation strategy, or preparing for a future sale or transfer, we make sure the legal side of the equation is doing its job. Give us a call and let’s talk through where you are.
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Whole Picture
Tax planning works best when the legal structure supports it from the start. Call us before the next big decision — not after.
Call Osterhout Law, P.C. (720) 724-8456