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December 31 will be here before you know it, and when it comes to tax planning, waiting until tax season can mean missing opportunities.

Now is a great time to take a closer look at your year-to-date numbers and consider what actions may make sense before the year ends.

A few areas to review:

• Estimated tax payments
• Business income and expenses
• Retirement contributions
• Payroll and owner compensation
• Equipment or business purchases
• Recordkeeping and outstanding bookkeeping
• Any major financial changes that happened this year

Year-end tax planning isn't about making last-minute moves just for the sake of a deduction. It's about understanding where you stand and making informed decisions while there's still time to act.

Have questions about your year-end tax strategy? Reach out to the BeanLab team! We're here to help you plan ahead.

Are you keeping track of the expenses that could help reduce your business's taxable income?

From everyday operating costs to mileage, marketing, professional development, travel, and more, there are a number of business expenses that may be deductible - but good recordkeeping matters.

👉 Swipe through for a few common business deduction reminders to keep on your radar.

As we head toward year-end, now is a great time to review your records, organize receipts, and make sure your books accurately reflect your business expenses.

Have questions about what's deductible for your business? The BeanLab team is here to help.

There’s something special about traditions that bring families together year after year, and Valley View Tree Farm in Roscoe, Illinois has been helping families create those memories since 1992.

For more than 30 years, families throughout Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and beyond have visited Valley View to find the perfect Christmas tree and enjoy the simple traditions that make the holiday season so memorable.

Now under new ownership, Valley View Tree Farm is beginning an exciting new chapter while continuing the traditions families have come to know and love. Visitors can enjoy fresh Christmas trees, handcrafted wreaths, cemetery blankets, festive porch décor, a newly updated holiday gift shop, seasonal treats, warm drinks, photo opportunities, and plenty of family-friendly holiday fun.

And they're not stopping with Christmas! Valley View has plans to continue growing, with the hope of becoming a year-round destination where families can gather, celebrate, and create new traditions throughout the seasons.

At BeanLab, we love working with businesses that are building something meaningful while staying true to the roots that made them special in the first place. We're excited to see what this next chapter holds for Valley View Tree Farm!

📍 6440 Belvidere Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
🌲 Open November & December, 7 days a week, 9 AM–6 PM

Be sure to follow along with Valley View Tree Farm and make a visit part of your family's holiday traditions this year!

⛳ A BeanLab Tradition!

Our annual BeanLab golf outing brought the team together for a day of sunshine, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs along the way.

The scorecards may tell one story, but the real win was getting to spend some time together outside the office and enjoy one of our favorite team traditions.

Great people, a great day, and maybe even a few great shots. 😉🏌️

Until next year! ⛳

📅 October 15 is right around the corner!

If you filed an extension for your 2025 individual tax return (Form 1040), October 15, 2026 is the extended deadline to file.

Remember, an extension provided additional time to file your return, not additional time to pay taxes owed.

If you haven't submitted everything needed to complete your return, now is the time to get those final documents together.

Have questions or need assistance? The BeanLab team is here to help you get across the finish line.

Your employees are more than the roles they fill.

They have personal goals, professional aspirations, challenges they want to overcome, and ideas for what they want their future to look like.

The Lab gives employees dedicated space and support to turn those ideas into meaningful action through individual coaching, intentional goal setting, accountability, and ongoing encouragement.

And when people grow, that growth doesn't stop at the office door.

More confidence. Greater ownership. Renewed motivation. Stronger engagement.

That's why The Lab takes a people-centered approach to staff development; investing in the whole person while helping organizations build a culture where people feel supported in becoming their best.

🌱 Invest in the person. Strengthen the team.

Interested in bringing The Lab to your organization? We'd love to start the conversation.

Year-end planning starts well before December 31.

For S-Corp owners, the decisions you make in the final months of the year can have an impact on your taxes, cash flow, and overall financial picture. Taking time now to review where your business stands gives you an opportunity to make thoughtful adjustments before the year closes.

Swipe through for a few important areas S-Corp owners should be reviewing as we head toward year-end.

Have questions about what year-end planning should look like for your business? BeanLab is here to help you plan ahead... not just look back.

September 15 is an important date for many business owners and taxpayers. Two key deadlines are approaching:

• Extended S-Corp & Partnership Returns : Calendar-year S corporations and partnerships that filed for an extension generally have until September 15 to file their 2025 tax returns.

• Q3 Estimated Tax Payments : Third-quarter 2026 estimated federal income tax payments are also due September 15 for individuals and businesses required to make quarterly payments.

Staying ahead of tax deadlines can help you avoid unnecessary penalties and last-minute stress.

Have questions about what needs to be filed or paid? The BeanLab team is here to help keep you on track.

It's Client Spotlight time again! We're thrilled to introduce you to The Local Petaler, a St. Charles-based floral design studio bringing creativity, beauty, and thoughtful detail to weddings and special events throughout Chicagoland.

Owner Jen and her team specialize in garden-inspired, organic floral designs with a modern feel, working closely with clients to create florals that complement their vision, style, and budget. From weddings and showers to galas, corporate events, workshops, and other special gatherings, The Local Petaler brings an artistic and personalized approach to every celebration.

One thing we especially love about The Local Petaler is their commitment to giving back. Through their Petaler Pick-Me-Ups program, flowers that return to the studio after weddings and events and are still in good condition are repurposed into smaller arrangements and given back to the community. The business also supports numerous local nonprofit organizations throughout the year.

At BeanLab, we're grateful to work alongside businesses that combine creativity and entrepreneurship with a genuine commitment to their community. We're proud to spotlight The Local Petaler and the beautiful work Jen and her team are doing throughout Chicagoland!

🏓 BeanLab Pickleball Outing!

We swapped calculators for paddles last week and took our competitive spirit to the pickleball court! 😎

There were plenty of laughs, some surprisingly impressive rallies, a little friendly trash talk, and (of course) bragging rights on the line.

🏆 Coming out on top was Team “Dill With It” — Stephanie & Patricia! They came, they played, they dill-ivered. 😂🥒

Such a fun afternoon hanging out as a team, enjoying some friendly competition, and finding out who may have been secretly practicing their pickleball skills after hours. 👀

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a great time. Until the next rematch! 🏓