Business Lab Workshop - The 2026 Year-End Tax Playbook: 10 Moves Every Business Owner Should Consider Before December 31

About this event

The end of the year is one of the most important opportunities business owners have to reduce tax liability and prepare for a stronger financial future.

Join the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce for this Business Lab Workshop , The 2026 Year-End Tax Playbook: 10 Moves Every Business Owner Should Consider Before December 31 . This practical session will walk you through the key tax planning strategies every business owner should evaluate before year-end, helping you make informed decisions while there is still time to act.

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or organizational leader, you'll leave with a better understanding of the financial moves that could impact your business before December 31.

Here are three key takeaways you'll walk away with:

1. Plan Ahead to Maximize Tax Savings

Learn how projecting your 2026 business and personal taxable income, timing income and expenses, and planning estimated taxes and withholding can help you make more strategic year-end decisions.

2. Take Advantage of Key Year-End Opportunities

Explore important considerations such as purchasing equipment and vehicles, retirement plan contributions and deadlines, entity structure, compensation, health insurance, and employee benefits before the year closes.

3. Prepare for a Smoother Tax Season

Discover commonly missed deductions, the records you should begin gathering now, and other practical steps that can help simplify tax season and position your business for success.

Topics Include:

• Projecting 2026 business and personal taxable income

• Timing income and expenses

• Purchasing equipment and vehicles

• Retirement-plan contributions and deadlines

• Entity Structure Considerations

• Compensation and Employee Benefits

• Health insurance and employee benefits

• Commonly Missed Deductions

• Estimated-tax and withholding planning

• Records to gather before tax season

About the Speaker

Brent Anschultz

CPA, MST, Partner at Rivera, Jamjian & Associates, LLP

Brent has more than a decade of experience in public accounting, federal taxation, and state and local tax consulting. Throughout his career, he has worked with international and regional accounting firms, providing tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and small- to mid-sized businesses.

His experience spans a variety of industries, including real estate, professional services, manufacturing, hospitality, and other closely held businesses. Brent focuses on helping clients navigate complex tax matters, identify planning opportunities, and develop practical strategies tailored to their individual and business objectives.

He currently serves as a Tax Partner with Rivera, Jamjian & Associates LLP, a public accounting firm based in California and Tennessee.