What if the tax deductions you're so happy about today are quietly reducing what your business could sell for tomorrow?
Most business owners want to pay less in taxes. Makes sense. You've worked hard to earn that money, so why give away more than you need to?
But Tyler McBroom, founder of TRM Certified Public Accountants, shares a side of tax planning that doesn't get talked about enough.
Sometimes, paying less tax can actually leave you worse off financially.
In this episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Shahid Durrani sits down with Tyler to discuss the financial decisions business owners often overlook, from unnecessary write-offs and missed tax strategies to the relationship between business profits and company valuation.
Tyler leads a tax advisory firm with approximately 30 team members and nearly $7 million in annual revenue. His firm has helped clients save more than $50 million in taxes.
One example from our conversation really stands out.
A business owner earning $1 million in annual profit could potentially sell for $5 million at a five-times earnings multiple. But if unnecessary spending reduces that profit to $500,000, the business might now be valued at just $2.5 million.
You saved some taxes. But what happened to the value of everything you built?
We also talk about why buying an expensive vehicle just for the tax deduction rarely makes financial sense, how the Augusta Rule works, why proper documentation matters during an IRS audit, and when an S corporation might be worth considering.
Tyler explains why tax planning should be an ongoing conversation, rather than something you think about once a year when your accountant asks for your paperwork.
And if you're planning to sell your business one day, there's another consideration: some tax decisions need to be made years before the sale.
Whether you're running a growing company, considering an exit, or simply wondering if your accountant is helping you make the right financial decisions, there's plenty here to think about.
Watch the conversation and share it with another business owner who might benefit from hearing it.
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Time
Chapter
00:00
Meet Tyler McBroom: Helping Business Owners Pay Less Tax
01:36
When Saving Taxes Actually Costs You Money
02:18
How Tax Deductions Affect Borrowing Power
03:13
The $2.5 Million Business Valuation Mistake
04:31
Is Your Business Really Worth What You Think?
05:00
Why Exit Tax Planning Should Start Years Early
07:22
The G-Wagon Tax Write-Off Trap
09:06
How the Augusta Rule Works
11:41
IRS Audits and Tax Documentation
15:09
Are You Paying More Taxes Than Necessary?
18:44
Three Warning Signs About Your Accountant
20:26
Why Tax Planning Is a Year-Round Process
24:21
S Corporations and Self-Employment Taxes
Pullout Quotes:
"Because essentially paying your taxes is purchasing your borrowing power."
"But you cost yourself two and a half million dollars of value on the sale because five times that $500,000 difference in profit."
"But they gotta spend $100,000 to save $30,000. That's not a great trade."
"I always like to say everything's a deduction until you get audited."
"It's a year-long process."
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The tax strategies discussed in this episode relate primarily to U.S. tax rules and may depend on individual circumstances and current legislation. Consult a qualified tax or legal professional before making decisions.
