For most people, taxes are due April 15, but businesses must prepare (and pay) taxes year-round. The decisions you make throughout the year impact your business's tax liability. If this is your first year filing a business tax return, you might be nervous about how much you owe the government. 

Paying taxes is never fun, but there are steps you can take to reduce your business's tax liability. From business expenses to careful investments, there are a variety of strategies that smart business owners can use to reduce the portion of their business income that can be taxed.