Run Your Business & Rule Your Taxes

Taxes: What You Do Daily Affects What You File Annually
Master the “How-To” of Business Tax, from Daily Habits to Annual Filing.

Let’s be honest: most tax advice is too vague to be helpful. You don’t need a history of the IRS; you need to know which forms to sign, which boxes to check, and how to stop stressing about April.

This session is a hands-on workshop designed to pull back the curtain on small business taxes. We’re moving past the “what” and diving straight into the “how.”

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Choose Your Foundation: Learn how to evaluate your business structure (LLC, S-Corp, etc.) and—more importantly—how to handle the specific tax requirements for each.
• The Form Walkthrough: We’re going line-by-line. You’ll see exactly how to complete essential forms, including Income Tax, Self-Employment Tax, and Payroll Tax. No more second-guessing your paperwork.
• Navigate New Laws: We’ll break down the latest tax code updates and new regulations for 2026, showing you exactly how they change your filing process.
• Daily Action Plan: Discover how your daily bookkeeping and business decisions directly impact your annual return. We’ll show you the habits that save you money (and sanity).

Get Your Questions Answered This isn’t a “sit and listen” lecture. We’ll end with a facilitated discussion where you can bring your specific business scenarios to the table. You’ll leave with a clear, step-by-step roadmap for your business.

Facilitating Business Advisor: Ellen Harvey

Ellen is a Certified Business Advisor for the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College (SBDC). Ellen also serves as the Capital Access Manager for Kiva Columbus through the SBDC Kiva Partnership. Ellen is an economic development and lending relations professional with 18 years of experience researching, planning, implementing and evaluating small business and economic development programs for City, State and Federal agencies. Having owned her own mortgage brokerage for 8 years, she truly understands the day-to-day challenges business owners face. In addition, Harvey’s experience as the Director of the Women’s Business Center for the Economic Community Development Institute and as a Business Consultant for the Minority Business Assistance Center has given her a unique perspective into the special issues that confront minorities, women, and economically and socially disadvantaged business owners.