I need to begin the article by explaining how many times I have heard a company’s tax adviser make a comment like this after the year is over for which they are preparing the taxes: “If only you would have talked to me last year we could have saved you some taxes.” 

 In addition to this reality, I have yet to see a business that faithfully and correctly engages in tax planning that does not save a significant amount of money—far in excess of any costs inherent to this planning.

 Most entrepreneurs and business owners do not engage in tax planning in a meaningful and high-impact way. To help you overcome the barriers to completing this activity as well as to ensure it is effectively executed, here are four tips to implement to make your tax planning efforts fruitful:

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