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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.

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Articles by Paden Squires

By Paden Squires
Nov 19, 2025

Inventory creates headaches for small business owners. You track costs. You fight complex accrual rules. You face surprise tax bills. The cash method changes

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By Paden Squires
Nov 19, 2025

The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) boom turns college athletes into entrepreneurs. Top stars like USC’s Caleb Williams earn $2.7 million annually. Mid-tier players

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By Paden Squires
Oct 31, 2025

The 2025 tax landscape is shifting fast, with the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and a new wave of tariffs reshaping how business owners

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By Paden Squires
Oct 31, 2025

Are you struggling to convince clients to invest in tax planning amid the 2025 tax reforms? The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has shaken things

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Oct 31, 2025

Are you planning to sell your accounting practice but worried about getting stuck in a deal that drags on? An earnout, where part of

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