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  <title>Tax pro to Iowa business owners: do this before Jan 1st. CPA Ann Hartz breaks it down</title>
  <description>As 2026 ushers in sweeping tax reforms for business owners, CPA Ann Hartz, founder of Ann Hartz CPA in Des Moines, offers tactical steps business owners can take before January 1st to avoid overpaying their 2025 taxes. 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/&amp;amp;nbsp; 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq&amp;amp;nbsp; 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/iowa-cpa  Paying your taxes is a civic duty, but no one wants to overpay and deal with uncertainty. Hartz offers a strategic roadmap to navigate the changes, explains when to switch from sole proprietorships to S corps, and when it's appropriate to spend money at the end of the year to save on taxes, and when it's stupid.  Keep in mind, this advice may not apply to your specific situation. Please reach out to Hartz's team or your own CPA with questions. Chapters: 00:58 - Iowa Business Tax Incentives for 2026 03:39 - Understanding QBI and Business Structures 08:50 - Filing strategies for Business Owners 12:27 - End-of-Year Tax Planning Tips 23:36 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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