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. 903 articles and counting.

Nov 1, 2024
The Government’s Secret Plan to Control Inflation: Is It Really Helping Your Wallet?
Price caps may seem wallet-friendly, but they often stifle quality and innovation, find out how Calculated Moves can help you bypass these pitfalls with strategies for lasting financial success.
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Oct 24, 2024
How to Save $1,000 on Reviewing Your Lease Agreement (Without Losing Your Sanity)
Use ChatGPT to scan your lease for hidden costs and repair clauses before calling an attorney, saving you $1,000 and endless stress
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Oct 16, 2024
The Truth Behind Kamala’s $50,000 Small Business Plan
Unpack the truth behind Kamala Harris's $50,000 business deduction plan, which promises a windfall for small businesses but is more likely a political illusion with little benefit for most entrepreneurs.
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Oct 11, 2024
Can I Deduct a Watch as a Business Expense?
Can you deduct a watch as a business expense? Maybe, if it enhances your professional image and serves a clear business purpose!
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Oct 2, 2024
Are You Afraid of Sales? Think Again!
Afraid of sales? Think again, you're already doing it daily, and mastering it could be the key to growing your business, boosting profits, and making life easier.
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Sep 27, 2024
Changing Your Business Name? What You NEED to Know About Your EIN!
Thinking of changing your business name? Find out if you need a new federal ID number and how to avoid IRS headaches!
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Sep 18, 2024
Ask Your Own AI Accountant: Meet the Donna Genie!
Meet the Donna Genie, your 24/7 AI accountant ready to answer your burning financial questions without the jargon or hefty invoices, ask her three questions for free at calculatedmoves.com/genie and watch your accounting woes disappear!
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Sep 11, 2024
Why Unrealized Gains Tax will Kill Our Economy
Discover why the unrealized gains tax could sink your investments and how Calculated Moves can help you navigate this financial storm.
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Sep 4, 2024
Bananatize Your Business: Transforming the Ordinary into Extraordinary Success
Discover how the Savannah Bananas' game-changing innovation can inspire you to transform your business into a customer favorite.
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Aug 23, 2024
Hack to Grow Your Business 6x Faster (And Avoid the $300,000 Mistake)
Discover the simple hack to skyrocket your business growth by 6x and achieve success faster than you ever imagined.
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Aug 13, 2024
Get 3 Wishes from Our Genie: Your New CPA Superpower
Meet Donna Genie, your 24/7 virtual CPA assistant ready to handle your financial headaches, discover how she can grant your business wishes!
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Aug 8, 2024
The $37 Rabbit Hole: A CPA’s Shocking 4-Hour Journey
Discover how a CPA spent four hours chasing $37 and why you shouldn't, read on!
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