{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 84: Proactive Tax Planning: Strategies for Business Owners, with Craig Cody","description":"Craig Cody is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years of experience on the Force. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain certified. Craig has just written his 3rd book: The 12 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Dentists Thousands. What you will learn in this episode: How Craig\u2019s career path led to working as a Certified Tax Coach and planner after serving in the U.S. Air Force and the NYPD How Craig\u2019s specialty in proactive tax planning helps his business clients legally lower their tax bill over the course of the year Why business owners of all kinds often make important tax mistakes that cost them money, and why it is important to speak to your CPA on a regular basis What valuable tax strategies and deductions business owners often overlook that can help them save money on their taxes How a CPA differs from a financial planner, and how Craig managed a quick and easy transition from working as a police officer to working as a CPA Why Craig believes his work in the police department helped him develop communication skills and prepared him for his CPA work What advice Craig would offer to anyone considering a major career pivot, and how Craig dealt with the challenge of learning a new career after retirement What key qualities Craig suggests you look for in a good CPA, who Craig considers to be his ideal client, and what challenges he faces in his work Why proactively and thoroughly documenting your expenses is crucial for saving money on your taxes while obeying legal requirements How to get a free printed copy of Craig\u2019s previous book The 10 Most Expensive Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands Resources: Get a free copy of The 10 Most Expensive Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands by Craig Cody: www.craigcodyandcompany.com\/SharonSpano Telephone: (516) 869-4051 Website: www.craigcodyandcompany.com Email: craig@ccodycpa.com The Progressive Dentist Podcast with Craig Cody: https:\/\/craigcodyandcompany.com\/podcast\/ Additional Resources: Website: sharonspano.com Book: thetimemoneybook.com Events: sharonspano.com\/workshops Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com Twitter: @SharonSpano ","author_name":"The Other Side Of Potential","author_url":"https:\/\/sharonspano.com\/podcast\/","html":"