Plan Today, Slash Taxes Tomorrow!

December 05, 2025•3 min read

In this episode of Vast Voice, R. Kenner French and Liliana Falconer dive into the essentials of tax planning for entrepreneurs. Lily comes in unaware of the topic, adding spontaneity to the discussion, while Kenner emphasizes that this quick episode is designed to deliver powerful insights in under three minutes. Their goal: help business owners understand why tax planning should never be an afterthought.

They begin by highlighting a common truth—most people don’t prioritize taxes until the last moment. Lily points out that many individuals scramble to gather receipts, while Kenner explains that this reactive approach almost always leads to higher tax liabilities. Waiting until April 15 leaves taxpayers with little flexibility to make useful changes. Simply put, last-minute filing often results in writing a larger check to the IRS.

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Kenner stresses that true tax reduction happens throughout the year, not at the deadline. Planning as early as January 1 allows entrepreneurs to structure strategies, adjust cash flow, review employee numbers, and evaluate past liabilities to project forward. Quarterly meetings with a tax professional can significantly reduce tax burdens by catching opportunities proactively rather than retroactively.

The conversation also contrasts two types of tax professionals: those who “drive using the rear-view mirror” and those who look ahead. Lily summarizes the lesson perfectly with an analogy, entrepreneurs should “rip off their rear-view mirrors” and focus on the road ahead. Proactive tax planning removes obstacles before they become problems and ensures a smoother, more predictable financial journey.

Kenner closes by reinforcing that entrepreneurs need advisors who plan forward. If a tax provider can’t help you strategize before tax season, it may be time to find one who can. VastSolutionsGroup.com aims to add value by guiding entrepreneurs toward better decisions year-round. With that, Kenner and Lily wrap up another concise yet impactful episode on financial clarity and smarter tax planning.

Takeaways

• Most people fail to prioritize taxes until the last minute.

• Tax planning works best when started on January 1, not April 15.

• Proactive planning can significantly lower tax liability.

• Quarterly meetings with a tax professional provide major advantages.

• Tax professionals who only “look backward” limit your savings potential.

• VastSolutionsGroup.com focuses on projecting forward, not reviewing the past.

• Early planning allows adjustments in cash flow and employee numbers.

• Entrepreneurs should remove obstacles early through strategic planning.

• A good tax advisor should guide you all year—not just during filing season.

• Forward-focused tax strategy leads to smoother finances and less stress.

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