Client Background
A mobile pet grooming business with multiple service vans needed tax preparation assistance after experiencing rapid growth. The owner was unsure how to handle deductions, vehicle expenses, and independent contractor payments for part-time groomers. This client hired Development Theory to help with tax preparation for mobile pet grooming.
The Challenge
Missed Tax Deductions: The business wasn’t properly deducting vehicle maintenance, fuel, and travel expenses.
1099 Contractor Payments Not Tracked: The owner hired freelance pet groomers but didn’t properly track 1099 payments, risking IRS penalties.
No Quarterly Tax Payments: The owner wasn’t making estimated tax payments, leading to a large tax bill at year-end.
Poor Income & Expense Tracking: Business revenue and expenses were not properly categorized, making tax prep difficult.
Our Approach
Vehicle & Travel Expense Deduction Review: Ensured all mileage and vehicle-related costs were deducted properly.
1099 Compliance Fixes: Ensured freelance groomers received correct 1099 forms.
Quarterly Tax Planning Setup: Implemented estimated tax payment strategies to avoid large year-end tax bills.
Income & Expense Categorization Fix: Created a bookkeeping system that automatically categorized revenue and expenses.
Year-End Tax Preparation & Filing: Ensured accurate filings with maximum deductions.
The Solution
Filed proper 1099 forms, ensuring compliance and avoiding IRS penalties.
Claimed over $20,000 in vehicle-related deductions, reducing taxable income.
Set up a quarterly tax payment system, preventing large lump-sum tax bills.
Created a structured bookkeeping system, making future tax filings easier.
Results & Impact
Tax savings of over $25,000, thanks to properly claimed deductions.
IRS penalties avoided, ensuring compliance with independent contractor rules.
Cash flow stability improved, thanks to quarterly tax planning.
Owner stress reduced, making tax filing smooth and predictable.
Client Feedback
"I was leaving thousands of dollars in deductions on the table. Now, I know exactly what to track, and I never worry about tax season!"
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