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September 15 is a big tax deadline: Estimated tax payments are due, and some business tax returns that were extended are also due.

A few other tax reminders to keep on your radar this month:

If you missed a tax deadline, now is the time to take care of it. Filing sooner can help prevent additional penalties and interest from adding up.

And if you receive a notice from the IRS, don’t ignore it. IRS notices aren’t always bad news, and sometimes a notice is sent before a recently filed return has been fully processed. If you receive something in the mail and aren’t sure what it means or what to do next, reach out to us.

Every business owner remembers the moment they realized something wasn't adding up.

Maybe it was scrambling to pull numbers together before a tax deadline. Maybe it was watching a good month on paper somehow turn into a cash crunch three weeks later. Maybe it was simply not knowing, with any real confidence, whether now was the right time to hire, expand or take on that next big opportunity.

The businesses that get past that moment aren't the ones that guess better. They're the ones that build a clear, accurate picture of where they actually stand, and use it to make every decision that follows.

So what does that picture actually include, and how do you know if yours is missing something important?

The full story's below.

The right financial guidance can help maximize your business’s potential | Padgett Whether your goal is to improve cash flow, launch a new offering or expand, accurate data enables you to make decisions confidently.

Penalties. Notices. Missed deadlines. Tax problems rarely show up one at a time, so what's the smartest first move when they do? 👇

FAQs about resolving small business tax issues | Padgett Tax problems can happen to even the most organized business owners. Fortunately, you can get back on track by addressing them strategically.

Running a business today means navigating a lot you can't control: inflation, shifting trade policies, cybersecurity risks, and a market that seems to change by the week. You can't predict every disruption, but you can get a clearer picture of how your business would hold up if one hit.

That's the idea behind stress testing. It's a concept that became well known in banking after 2008, but you don't need a complex regulatory model to put it to work in your own business. At its core, it's really just asking good "what if" questions: What happens to your cash flow if a major customer walks away? If borrowing costs jump? If a key supplier raises prices overnight?

A solid stress test looks across a few different areas:

1. Operational risks like supply chain issues, tech failures, or staffing shortages
2. Financial risks like cash flow gaps, credit issues, or rising interest rates
3. Compliance risks tied to changing tax laws and regulations
4. Strategic risks like new competitors or shifting customer preferences

Once you know where your vulnerabilities are, the real value comes from talking them through with your team and the advisors you trust, so you can build a plan before you actually need one.

Risk management isn't something you set once and forget either. Your business changes, your industry changes, and your plan should keep up.

Want to see how this actually plays out and what steps to take next? We broke it all down on the blog:

Stress testing: A smart way to manage today’s business risks | Padgett Although it’s impossible to predict every disruption, you can better prepare by evaluating how your business would respond.

Your story might be what gets an investor's attention, but your numbers are what keep it. Before you build your pitch deck, make sure the financials behind it can hold up to real questions.

That's the part we help small business owners get right. Let's make sure your financials are ready to back up your story.

Nothing says "we're really doing this" like arguing over LLC vs. S corp with your business partner at 9pm on a Tuesday. Save yourselves the group chat spiral, we broke it down for you 😉

Here's a little secret- you're probably not as behind as you think.

Bookkeeping has a funny way of getting pushed aside while you're busy actually running your business. Before you know it, you're digging through receipts, wondering when you last reconciled your accounts.

BUT, You can absolutely get back on track.

Our latest article shares where to start, how to prioritize, and why catching up now can make tax season (and running your business) a whole lot less stressful.

Read the full article below!

Behind on bookkeeping? Here’s how to get back on track | Padgett Running a business requires juggling countless responsibilities. Not surprisingly, bookkeeping often end up on the bottom of to-do lists.

Reminder, small business owners! July 31 is an important deadline with a few key filings due. If applicable to your business, don't forget to... 👇