Paden Squires
CPA, CFP® | Founder, Squires Tax Planning
Paden Squires is a licensed CPA in the state of Missouri, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the founder of Squires Tax Planning. He specializes in working with business owners, real estate investors, and high-income earners across the country, helping them not only reduce their taxes through proactive, year-round planning, but also make smarter decisions for their business and long-term wealth.
Through his articles, Paden shares practical tax strategies drawn from his work with clients, so readers can understand their options and take action before tax season.
Articles by Paden Squires
Do you ever feel like you work really hard, but a big chunk of your money disappears at the end of the year? That’s
For the high-performing business owner, tax is not a once-a-year event. It is a year-round cash flow variable. If you are waiting until April
Tax brackets affect planning by determining the “cost” of your next dollar earned. Effective tax planning involves managing your taxable income to stay within
The 2026 tax year represents the most significant shift in the U.S. tax code in nearly a decade. As the provisions of the Tax
Tax planning is the proactive, year-round process of organizing your financial affairs to minimize tax liability while remaining fully compliant with the law. Unlike
Tax planning is the legal and strategic analysis of your financial situation to minimize tax liability. By aligning your business structure, investments, and expenses
Commercial property taxes represent one of the most significant ongoing costs for real estate investors, business owners, and developers, frequently eating into profits and
Family offices function as centralized wealth management centers for high-net-worth families, seamlessly coordinating tax planning, investment oversight, estate structuring, and philanthropic initiatives to protect
Tax rules grow more complex every year, and 2026 introduces even greater challenges with permanent TCJA cuts, no-tax treatment for tips and overtime, and
As IRS audits increase sharply in 2026, driven by new complexities from permanent TCJA extensions, no-tax rules for tips and overtime, and intricate tariff
The old hourly model is dying. Clients now demand fixed fees tied to real results. The 2026 tax reforms make value pricing even more
Partnerships give owners unmatched tax flexibility. The 2026 tax reforms just made them even stronger. You keep the permanent 23% QBI deduction. You keep
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