I hate to do this to you on Monday, especially the Monday following what was a four day holiday weekend for many of you, but with just over 30 calendar days left in the year...I have to. I'm talking about the end of the small business tax season. And the need to look for year ending strategies to maximize your tax savings...legally :-)

Here are five strategies and areas of your business to look as the year closes. Each tax tips is an area to review and take action. Deferring income, paying bills early, and moving up your first quarter purchase are considerations many of us can consider. Here's the complete list.

Jim Logan