Franchise Tax Strategy That Works Year-Round.

Not Just in April.

We build customized tax plans for franchise owners that go beyond filing. From income tax to payroll, sales, property, and even personal strategies, we help you plan ahead and keep more of what you earn.

Proud to serve businesses across brands like Ace Hardware, NAPA, and Bricks & Minifigs

There Shouldn’t Be Any Surprises at Tax Time

When taxes are only handled once a year, problems pile up. We give you visibility and strategy throughout the year so there are no shocks when April arrives.

Franchise Tax Planning That Helps You See What’s Ahead

A customized tax plan can save you tens of thousands every year. We look for credits, deductions, and strategies that most generic accountants overlook. From hiring credits to family wealth strategies, we help you make the most of every opportunity.

Review Your Tax Setup

We start by digging into your current setup to uncover missed deductions or compliance gaps. Whether it’s payroll, sales tax, or property tax, we make sure your reporting is correct and working in your favor.

Fix the Leaks

Missed filings and poor reporting create unnecessary tax bills. We clean up errors, file correctly, and put systems in place that prevent problems before they start.

Plan Ahead for Cash Flow and Lower Tax Bills

Taxes affect your cash flow all year, not just in April. We help you time payments, plan around income, and use proactive strategies that smooth out cash flow and lower your overall tax liability.

Make Tax Season Stress-Free

When your plan is working year-round, April becomes routine. Your filings are complete, credits are captured, and you know exactly what you owe long before the deadline.

We Build Your Tax Plan Around How Your Franchise Operates, Not a Generic Template

Franchise fee and royalty deductions

Make sure franchise fees and royalties are reported correctly so you capture every deduction available and reduce unnecessary tax liability.

Multi-location, multi-state filing strategy

From state income taxes to local reporting, we coordinate filings across every state and municipality where your stores operate.

Entity structuring and optimization

We review how your franchise is set up and recommend structures that reduce taxes, protect assets, and make scaling easier.

Support for unique owner structures (single store, multi-unit, or investor-backed)

Whether you own one store, multiple locations, or operate with investors, we customize your tax plan to fit your ownership structure.

Sales tax and income tax coordination

Stay compliant across all areas of tax. We handle payroll reporting, property and sales tax filings, and coordinate everything with your federal and state income taxes.

Clean documentation for banks, franchisors, and the IRS

Accurate documentation makes it easy to satisfy banks, franchisors, and auditors. We keep your records clean and ready when you need them.

What to Expect

How Tax Services Work at SAS

Discovery

We review your franchise setup, goals, and current reporting.

Planning

We build a customized tax strategy for your business.

Preparation and Filing

Federal, state, and local returns are handled on time.

Year-Round Guidance

Ongoing payroll, sales, property tax, and compliance support.

Proactive Adjustments

Updates to your plan as your business grows and changes.

Trusted by 1400+ clients that operate 2800+ locations nationally

“The team at SAS has been great to work with. They definitely are into the details, and that has been great. I’ve even felt like I am getting too much for my money! I highly recommend SAS to any Ace Handyman frachisee.”-

FAQ

Tax & Planning
FAQs

Do you handle business & personal taxes?

We handle both business and personal taxes, including personal returns for franchise owners.

How are your tax services different to other CPAs?

Most CPAs just file your taxes once a year. We specialize in tax planning for businesses, including multi-location businesses, and meet year-round so there are no surprises at tax time and every deduction is taken.

Do you handle back taxes?

Yes. We can help you get caught up on past tax returns and work with the IRS or state to resolve back taxes. Once that’s handled, we focus on proactive planning so it doesn’t happen again.

Make Tax Season the Easiest Part of Your Year

It’s time to stop treating taxes as a once-a-year headache. With SAS, you get a proactive plan
that works in the background while you run your business.