Tax planning is most useful while there is still time to make informed business decisions. Once a transaction has happened and the period has closed, the options available are usually narrower.
Bring tax into normal business planning
Major purchases, distributions, changes in structure, new revenue streams and unusual transactions can all have tax consequences. Discussing them early allows the business to understand those consequences before committing.
Plan for cash requirements
Tax is also a cash-flow issue. Provisional tax, VAT, payroll taxes and annual tax liabilities can create pressure when the business does not forecast for them.
Keep records aligned with the plan
Planning only works when the underlying accounting records are current. Reliable books make it easier to estimate taxable results and identify issues before filing deadlines.
Planning is not the same as avoiding tax
Sound tax planning is about understanding the rules that apply to genuine business decisions and structuring those decisions responsibly.
Planning a significant business decision?
Bring the tax conversation in before the decision is final.
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