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When Should You Actually Incorporate? A CPA Explains
In this episode of The Up Side, Eli sits down with Brandon Murphy, CPA, to break down the real-world tax and accounting questions business owners struggle with most — and the mistakes that quietly cost them thousands.
Brandon shares his path to becoming a CPA, why so many entrepreneurs rush into incorporation too early, and how to think strategically about your business structure from day one. Together, they unpack when it actually makes sense to incorporate, how early-stage losses should be handled, and why "looking professional" is rarely a good tax strategy.
They also dive into one of the…
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