The Calculated Moves Blog
Playbooks for family businesses that mean to win
Tax, profit, and growth strategy — straight talk from CPAs who actually run a business. 897 articles and counting.
Jun 18, 2025
BOI Reporting Hangs on by a Thread
BOI reporting just did a disappearing act—find out who’s off the hook, who’s still on, and how to keep your business buttoned up before the rules change again.
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Jun 11, 2025
5 Shocking Ways Ditching Daylight Savings Boosts Business Productivity
Daylight savings is quietly wrecking your productivity—ditch the time change and discover five shocking ways your business can boost profits, morale, and sanity.
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Jun 5, 2025
FTC Junk Fees Rule- 3 Insider Secrets for Small Businesses
The FTC’s new Junk Fees Rule is your chance to ditch confusing charges, boost customer trust, and turn compliance into your next small business power move—here’s how.
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May 31, 2025
Paper Checks are Going Extinct in September 2025
Paper checks are vanishing by September 2025—make sure your money doesn’t disappear with them by getting digitally prepared with help from Calculated Moves.
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May 22, 2025
IRS Transformation- 20,000 Employees Exit = Taxpayers' Ultimate Win
The IRS just lost 20,000 employees, and that’s great news—less red tape, smarter systems, and a golden moment for taxpayers to get ahead with the right strategy.
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May 21, 2025
Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Plan to Supercharge Family Businesses
Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax plan may sound like a win for workers, but for small business owners, it could mean higher payroll taxes, more paperwork, and one giant tip trap—unless you plan ahead.
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May 7, 2025
Why No Tax on Tips Could Be Bad for Small Businesses
“No Tax on Tips” sounds great—until your staff’s honesty boosts your payroll taxes and you’re left footing the bill for their latte-fueled transparency.
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May 1, 2025
EIDL Loan Forgiveness: Request Forgiveness Now!
Still stuck paying off that “lifeline” EIDL loan? Learn how to push for forgiveness (without a lawyer, funnel, or meltdown) using our free letter template—and finally turn that financial anchor into a distant memory.
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Apr 24, 2025
Create a Rock-Solid Operating Agreement with ChatGPT in Minutes (and Without Crying Over Legal Fees)
Learn how to use ChatGPT to create a legit, money-saving operating agreement in under 30 minutes—no legal drama, no $5K bill, and no stress.
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Apr 17, 2025
W-8 Forms Demystified: 3 Steps to Protect Your Business Overseas
W-8 forms might sound intimidating, but they’re your simple, stress-free shield against IRS headaches when hiring international freelancers—read on to protect your business without breaking a sweat.
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Apr 10, 2025
3 Secret HSA Moves to Build Tax-Free Wealth Forever
Your HSA isn’t just for band-aids—it’s a secret, IRS-approved wealth-building machine, and we’re revealing 3 genius ways to use it.
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Apr 3, 2025
Porsche Dreams vs. Wealth Reality – 4 Shocking Money Truths That’ll Jerk Your Steering Wheel
Before you drop $1,500 a month on that dream Porsche, discover the 4 money truths every entrepreneur needs to know to build wealth without wrecking their future.
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