When we started Frich, we honestly had no idea how many programs (& how much free cash!) existed for tiny teams and early-stage founders. There are billions of dollars in federal and state incentives designed for entrepreneurs and pre-profit startups but most founders have no idea they exist.If you’re building with a small team, working with contractors, or still figuring out product-market fit, there is real money on the table for you. Sometimes it’s tax-free benefits, sometimes it’s credits you can use later, and sometimes it’s literal cash back to your company. This is the cheat sheet we wish someone had handed us on Day 1 ⬇️
When I first moved to the US, I had no idea how many tax savings and incentives were available here. Looking back, I wish someone had handed me a simple guide - especially explaining the difference between what you can do as a 9–5 employee versus what becomes possible the moment you earn any side-hustle or business income. So here are the year-end strategies that can help you save anywhere from $5k-$50k before end of the year ⬇️
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