{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What I Would Say If I Wasn't Afraid to Hurt Your Feelings \u2013 Ep. 247","description":"In this episode of Business by The Books, reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc.\u2019s Danielle Hayden gets honest about a tough but essential topic: Are you building a business that\u2019s truly healthy, or one that\u2019s just trying to pay as little as possible in taxes? Danielle breaks down the real costs of trying to make every expense a \u201cbusiness expense.\u201d From dinners and vacations to board meetings and the Augusta Rule, she shares the financial habits that could be holding you back from long-term success and how to fix them. Key Takeaways:  Showing Zero Profit Isn\u2019t a Badge of Honor: Trying to pay nothing in taxes might save you in the short-term, but it can hurt you when you need a loan, want to sell your business, or attract investors. Every Meal Isn\u2019t a Business Meal: Unless the goal of your meeting is actually business-related, that dinner date with your spouse or lunch with your family where you mentioned work isn\u2019t a deductible expense. Your Family Isn\u2019t Your Board of Directors: Why real accountability partners and advisors are essential for growth, and why mixing family with \u201cboard meetings\u201d on vacation doesn\u2019t count. Use the Augusta Rule Wisely: Just because you can use your home for meetings doesn\u2019t mean you should. Consider whether that setup establishes the professional environment you need for connection, collaboration, and innovation. Build a Business for Value, Not Just for Tax Savings: Your CPA works for you. You get to decide: Are you optimizing for paying less in taxes? Or are you creating a business that thrives, grows, and generates true wealth? Topics Discussed: (00:00) Intro: What Your CPA Wishes They Could Tell You (02:26) The Problem with Turning Every Expense into a \u201cBusiness Expense\u201d (03:29) Why Your Family Vacation Isn\u2019t and\/or Shouldn\u2019t Be a Business Trip (06:35) The Augusta Rule and Creating Professional Business Environments (08:23) Choosing the Kind of CEO You Want to Be \u2013 Tax Savings or Long-Term Business Value (10:03) Outro: Like, Share and Subscribe!   Resources: KSA Tax Partners | https:\/\/ksataxpartners.com\/    Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https:\/\/kickstartaccountinginc.com\/book-a-call\/    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kickstartaccountinginc ","author_name":"CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden","author_url":"https:\/\/kickstartaccountinginc.com\/entrepreneur-money-stories-podcast\/","html":"