033- Why Business Owners Need a Tax Planner (Not Just a Preparer) with Blake Schaper

Summary:   Are you just checking boxes with your taxes? It might be costing you a fortune.   In this episode, Steve Burton dives into the crucial difference between tax preparation and tax planning with Blake Schaper, CPA, MST, CTFA, CEO of BrookHaven Family Office. With extensive experience on teams that handle accounts ranging from NFL team owners to budding entrepreneurs, Blake sheds light on the importance of proactive tax strategies for business owners. They discuss the proactive steps to minimize tax liabilities while enhancing overall business value. Blake discusses:  (04:09) The vital difference between tax preparation and proactive tax planning (06:40) Why aligning your tax, financial, and estate plans is crucial  (09:23) The significant benefits of staging your business for sale, much like staging a home (16:04) Navigating the landscape of taxes when passing your business down a generation And more  Resources: Unlock your business's potential with our free Scale to Sell self-assessment Book your free discovery call with us today!  Mission One Million by Merle Gilley and Steve Burton  Connect with Our Team:  Website: Scale to Sell [email protected]  LinkedIn: Scale to Sell Facebook: Scale to Sell YouTube: Scale to Sell Instagram: Scale to Sell  Connect with Steve Burton:  LinkedIn: Steve Burton Connect with Blake Schaper:  BrookHaven LinkedIn: Blake Schaper About our Guest:  After graduating from the University of North Georgia, Blake Schaper commissioned into the Georgia Army National Guard and attended the U.S. Army Flight School in Fort Rucker, Alabama. He spent the greater part of two years learning to fly helicopters and airplanes while simultaneously completing courses for his master's degree in Tax. He also graduated from the U.S. Army's Airborne School and the Republic of Georgia's Mountain Warfare School in Sachkhere, just 30 miles from the Russian border. Dedication and commitment to the country drive and focus him in his role at Armis.  Blake enlisted in the military in 2009 and spent the earlier part of his career as a Military Police Officer, during which he was named the Georgia Army National Guard Soldier of the Year (2011) and awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments. He continues to serve as a Platoon Leader and Blackhawk pilot in an Assault Helicopter Battalion. His master's degree is in Tax Planning from the University of Cincinnati, and he is currently testing for his designation as a CPA.