Most business owners unknowingly leave thousands of dollars in tax savings on the table every year. In this episode, John talks with tax strategist Peter Holtz about proactive tax planning, common deductions many entrepreneurs miss, and why year-round strategy matters more than last-minute filing. They discuss overlooked opportunities like the Augusta Rule, paying your kids through the business, home-office deductions, and smarter entity structures. If you want to legally reduce taxes, improve cash flow, and build a more profitable business, this conversation offers practical strategies every small business owner should understand.

Today we discussed:

00:00 Tax Deadlines and Planning

01:50 Proactive Tax Planning

03:35 Tax Code Complexity and AI Tools

06:26 Business Tax Deductions

09:11 Augusta Rule Tax Benefits

10:37 Tax vs Cash Flow Decisions

14:16 Profit Mindset

16:19 Implementing Profit First

18:31 Tax Advisors and Real Estate

21:17 IRS Delays and Filing Problems

22:49 Closing Remarks and Resources

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