{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 299. Stop Letting Taxes Leak Through Your Roofing Business","description":"In this episode, I sit down with Chris Middleton and Tyler Buechler, co-founders of Make Taxes Fair, to uncover why so many business owners and contractors are paying far more in taxes than they legally need to.   Chris and Tyler bring decades of combined experience in accounting, tax strategy, entrepreneurship, and business growth. Their mission is simple: help business owners keep more of the money they work so hard to earn through proactive, legal, and ethical tax planning.   We dive into the biggest mistakes contractors make when it comes to taxes, the difference between tax preparation and true tax strategy, and why waiting until tax season is often too late to make meaningful changes. Chris and Tyler explain how the tax code is filled with incentives designed to encourage business growth, yet most owners never learn how to take advantage of them.   We also discuss how business structure, payroll strategies, tax credits, deductions, and long-term planning can dramatically impact profitability. They break down why the wealthiest business owners approach taxes differently and how contractors can start implementing proven strategies that reduce tax liability while remaining fully compliant. Toward the end of the conversation, we explore the mindset shift required to stop viewing taxes as an unavoidable expense and start treating tax planning as a critical part of business strategy and wealth building.   If you\u2019re a roofing contractor, entrepreneur, or business owner who feels like you\u2019re writing bigger checks to the IRS every year and wondering if there\u2019s a better way, this episode will give you practical insights and strategies to help you keep more of your hard-earned profits and build a stronger financial future. ","author_name":"The Start Build Grow Show: A Roofing Contractor Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/startbuildgrowshow.libsyn.com\/website","html":"