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[Articles](https://www.mire.group/blog/tag/articles) [Read More](https://www.mire.group/blog/what-is-year-round-tax-advisory) [![](https://www.mire.group/hubfs/Tax%20Extension%20Basics.png)](https://www.mire.group/blog/tax-extension-basics) 3 min read #### [Tax Extension Basics](https://www.mire.group/blog/tax-extension-basics) Tax season is in full swing, and if you're a small business owner, one question is probably on your mind: should I file an extension? [Articles](https://www.mire.group/blog/tag/articles) [Read More](https://www.mire.group/blog/tax-extension-basics) [![](https://www.mire.group/hubfs/2%20Tax%20Planning%20Mistakes.png)](https://www.mire.group/blog/2-tax-planning-mistakes-that-cost-small-business-owners) 4 min read #### [2 Tax Planning Mistakes That Cost Small Business Owners](https://www.mire.group/blog/2-tax-planning-mistakes-that-cost-small-business-owners) Tax planning should build your wealth. But two of the most common moves small business owners make during tax planning do the opposite. They feel... [Articles](https://www.mire.group/blog/tag/articles) [Read More](https://www.mire.group/blog/2-tax-planning-mistakes-that-cost-small-business-owners) [![](https://www.mire.group/hubfs/Tax%20Planning%20vs.%20Tax%20Preparation.png)](https://www.mire.group/blog/tax-planning-vs.-tax-preparation-whats-the-difference) 6 min read #### [Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation: What's the Difference](https://www.mire.group/blog/tax-planning-vs.-tax-preparation-whats-the-difference) Every year, right around this time, small business owners across Louisiana sit down with their CPA to "do their taxes." They gather their documents,... 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