Let’s talk about the tax mistakes that sneak up on way too many business owners (and how to avoid them like a boss).

Look, I get it—you didn’t start your business so you could geek out over spreadsheets and tax codes. But whether you like it or not, taxes are part of the ride. And if you don’t stay ahead of them, they will trip you up.

Here are five all-too-common mistakes that can make tax season a total nightmare—and how to dodge them with grace (and maybe a little sass).

🚩 Mistake #1: Only dealing with taxes once a year

Taxes aren’t just a once-a-year panic button—they’re a year-round thing. Every decision you make in your business has potential tax consequences. So if you're only looking at your numbers during tax season, you’re already behind.

Hot tip? Get yourself a solid accountant or tax-savvy bookkeeper who can keep eyes on your financials all year. That way, you’re not caught off guard come April.

🚩 Mistake #2: Messing up business deductions

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Let’s be real—one of the biggest things that holds aspiring tax pros back from launching their own biz isn’t the paperwork or the licenses… it’s confidence.

You know tax services are in demand. You know you’re good at what you do. But that nagging voice says, “What if no one actually books me?”

Ugh, right? The idea of spending weeks (or months!) on a website, branding, marketing, maybe even renting office space… only to hear crickets? Yeah, no thanks. That’s a fast track to burnout and self-doubt.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to throw spaghetti at the wall and hope it sticks.

There are smart, simple ways to test your tax biz idea before you go all in—and I’m about to drop a few of my favorite spicy little tips:

🔥 Tip #1: Just. Freakin’. Ask.

Don’t overthink it. The easiest way to find out what your market needs? Ask them!

Whip up a quick survey (SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, whatever’s easiest) and shoot it over to your email list or post it in a Facebook group. Keep...