Tax season is here and if you own a business this time of year can be especially stressful. Since being a small business owner can be expensive in and of itself, you definitely don't want to be over spending when it comes to filing your taxes.

It’s easy to over pay when you’re doing your own taxes. Services like TurboTax are great for keeping up with your personal taxes, since they tend to be pretty straight forward. But, when it comes to your businesses taxes something that seasoned business owners unanimously agree on would be to hire a trusted CPA.

Now let's not get ahead of ourselves! Here are 5 smart ways for small business owners to make tax season a breeze and reduce your liability this tax season and every year thereafter.

Work with a Well Qualified CPA

A certified public accountant (CPA) is just another name of a tax advisor. They make sure that your taxes are up to snuff and they help you to receive any tax credits and  deductions you may be eligible for....