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Inspiration





                         Turning the tax-time scramble

                                 into next year's success


































                 or many payment professionals, April 15 wasn't   who understands your business model, your clients and
                 just tax day—it was a stress test. Maybe you    the evolving payments landscape. Their insights can save
                 pulled a few late nights pulling together paper-  you time and money and significantly reduce stress down
        F work. Maybe you filed an extension with a sigh         the road.
        and  a  promise  to  do  better  next  year.  Or  maybe  you're
        reading this and still haven't filed.                    Finally, revisit  your structure. Is your  business  entity
                                                                 still the best fit for your revenue and growth goals? Are
        Wherever you are in the process, take heart: If you are not   you setting aside enough for quarterly taxes? These are
        fully satisfied with your tax prep experience so far, today   strategic decisions. Reviewing them midyear—rather than
        is a chance to turn a scramble into a strategy.          in a springtime panic—can make a world of difference.
        Smart steps for better results                           Step into mastery

        The first step is simple: face what's unfinished. If you filed   Tax season 2025 might have been messy. But that doesn't
        an extension, use the extra time wisely. Get those receipts   define you. Resilience is an earmark of our industry, and
        sorted, meet with your tax adviser and ensure you're not   this is just another form of it. Organizing now isn't just
        delaying out of dread. If you haven't filed or extended,   about staying compliant. It's about freeing up time, space
        do so immediately. The longer you wait, the higher the   and energy for what you do best: growing your business,
        penalties.                                               serving  your  merchants and  navigating  the future of
                                                                 payments with confidence.
        Next, shift your mindset from crisis management to
        proactive planning. Begin by setting up a system—whether   Let this be the year you stop surviving tax season—and
        it's an app, a spreadsheet or cloud-based accounting     start mastering it.
        software—that tracks income and expenses weekly.
        Schedule time, even 20 minutes a week, to update it. Make
        it a habit, like checking email or reviewing reports.

        Then, build a team. A good bookkeeper or accountant isn't
        just for April—they're year-round allies. Look for someone
                                                                                    Kate Gillespie, President and CEO





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