S2E12 - Beyond April 15: The CHILI Tax Strategy for Business Owners

April 15th may have passed, but entrepreneurs have new opportunities to build on their success. In this episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, CCK Strategies partners Jeff Frable and Sara Mays discuss what business owners should consider after the April 15th deadline.  To keep things practical (and a little spicy), they introduce the CHILI framework, a simple, memorable approach to proactive tax strategy: Choosing the right entity Harnessing deductions Investing intentionally Leveraging time and resources Integrating a proactive team Jeff and Sara cover everything from choosing your business structure and bonus depreciation to home office rules, what counts as a meal versus entertainment, and the latest tax law changes coming up.  They make these tricky topics easy to understand, practical, and packed with real-life tips you can use.  Along the way, they share what they've learned from working with entrepreneurs and business leaders.   They also chat openly about the mistakes they see entrepreneurs make all the time, such as waiting too long to act, ignoring IRS notices, or trying to handle complex tax issues on their own.  Plus, they get real about what AI can and can't do, and why having a good professional team in your corner is more important than ever.  If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone.  If you've ever been caught off guard by a tax bill, puzzled by some deduction advice you saw online, or wondered how to get ahead instead of just reacting, this episode is for you.  This episode will help you reset after 4/15, connect the dots, and feel more confident moving forward.